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
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.
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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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.