Violet
Latin girl's name meaning “the violet flower”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- Latin
- Meaning
- the violet flower
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 6
- US rank (2023)
- #16
- Born in 2023
- 6,364
- Peak year
- 2024 (#15)
Meaning & origin
Violet comes from the purple violet flower, via the Latin viola. A fashionable flower name in the Victorian era, it has returned to favour.
Is Violet a Latin name?
Yes — Violet is a Latin name meaning "the violet flower". Violet comes from the purple violet flower, via the Latin viola. A fashionable flower name in the Victorian era, it has returned to favour. You may also see it described as Roman, which refer to the same root.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Violet ranked #16 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 6,364 US girls were given the name Violet.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #15 in 2024
“Unranked” means Violet was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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How to spell Violet
Violet is spelled V-I-O-L-E-T — 6 letters and 2 syllables.
Violet: frequently asked questions
What does the name Violet mean?
Violet is a Latin name meaning "the violet flower". Violet comes from the purple violet flower, via the Latin viola. A fashionable flower name in the Victorian era, it has returned to favour.
Where does the name Violet come from?
Violet is of Latin origin. Violet comes from the purple violet flower, via the Latin viola. A fashionable flower name in the Victorian era, it has returned to favour.
Is Violet a boy or a girl name?
Violet is most commonly a girl's name.
How many babies are named Violet?
In 2023, 6,364 US girls were given the name Violet.
Is Violet a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Violet ranked #16 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
How do you spell Violet?
Violet is spelled V-I-O-L-E-T — 6 letters.
How common is the name Violet?
In 2023, 6,364 US girls were given the name Violet. In the latest US data, Violet ranked #16 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
Is Violet a Latin name?
Yes — Violet is a Latin name meaning "the violet flower". Violet comes from the purple violet flower, via the Latin viola. A fashionable flower name in the Victorian era, it has returned to favour. You may also see it described as Roman, which refer to the same root.
What does Violet mean in Latin?
In Latin, Violet means "the violet flower". Violet comes from the purple violet flower, via the Latin viola. A fashionable flower name in the Victorian era, it has returned to favour.
Is Violet a Roman name?
Violet is usually classified as Latin, and Roman belongs to that same tradition — so yes, it is commonly described as Roman too. It means "the violet flower".