What does the name Violet mean?

Violet means the violet flower; purple. Symbol of modesty.

Where does the name Violet come from?

Violet is a girl name of Latin origin.

Is Violet a boy or a girl name?

Violet is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 100% of children given the name Violet are girls and 0% are boys.

How popular is the name Violet in 2023?

Violet ranks #16 for girls in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 2022 with 6,483 babies.

How do you pronounce Violet?

Violet is pronounced VY-oh-let (3 syllables).

What are common spellings of Violet?

Violet is also written as Violetta, Violette.

A name from Latin · Girl

Violet

The violet flower; purple. Symbol of modesty.

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Popularity over time

A 143-year arc in numbers.

171,029 U.S. births recorded from 1880–2023.

Popularity · 1880–2023

6,375 births in 2023

1880 1951 2023

Babies named per year Peak year Most recent

Meaning

A name that means something.

VThe violet flower; purple. Symbol of modesty.

Variants & spellings

2 ways to spell "Violet".

Each transliteration carries a slightly different cultural fingerprint.

Violetta Most common Violette

Quick answers

People often ask about Violet.

What does the name Violet mean?: Violet means the violet flower; purple. Symbol of modesty.
Where does the name Violet come from?: Violet is a girl name of Latin origin.
Is Violet a boy or a girl name?: Violet is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 100% of children given the name Violet are girls and 0% are boys.
How popular is the name Violet in 2023?: Violet ranks #16 for girls in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 2022 with 6,483 babies.
How do you pronounce Violet?: Violet is pronounced VY-oh-let (3 syllables).
What are common spellings of Violet?: Violet is also written as Violetta, Violette.

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Popularity counts come from the U.S. Social Security Administration's national dataset. Meanings and origins are curated from etymological sources. If you spot an error, please let us know.