Violet is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #1031 in 1996 with 19 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 1,061 births ranking #37. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 15,579 girls born was named Violet. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Violet is a classic floral name with a rich but gentle colour image. It feels elegant, vivid, and thoroughly established.
The name has cycled through periods of popularity and returned strongly with the revival of vintage flower names. Its beauty lies in being decorative but still fully classic.