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
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 55.8 years old
📈 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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