How Many People Are Named Violet?

178,257

people in the United States are named Violet

1 in 1,879 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#433

⭐ Uncommon

Population Percentage

0.0532%

Of US population

Peak Year

2024

6,977 births

Trend

Rising

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: VIE-lit, VIE-ə-lit
Gender: Primarily Female

Meaning:

From the English word violet for the purple flower, ultimately derived from Latin viola. It was common in Scotland from the 16th century, and it came into general use as an English given name during the 19th century.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
99.8%
Male
0.2%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 55.8 years old

Young (<30) 83,035
46.6%
Adult (30–60) 4,266
2.4%
Senior (>60) 90,956
51%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 14,557
Pennsylvania 10,995
Illinois 9,542
New York 9,318
Texas 9,122
Ohio 7,618
Michigan 6,918
Wisconsin 5,228
Minnesota 5,227
Indiana 4,780

💡 Fun Facts About "Violet"

  • 6,977 babies were named Violet in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 2024
  • Currently rising in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in California

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