Violet

Violet is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 6,972 girls in the United States.

Violet at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/Ontario|c/

About the name Violet

Violet belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Violet first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #15 in 2024, and in 2024 6,972 babies received the name — 177,973 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Violet in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#15 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Violet in 2024
6,972
Total since 1880
177,973

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Violet mean?

The meaning of Violet is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Violet a boy or girl name?

Violet is a girl name. In 2024, 6,972 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Violet?

Violet comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Violet?

Violet first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #15 in 2024, and 6,972 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Violet?

Violet is pronounced /Ontario|c/ (IPA).

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