Violet is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #607 in 2004 with 50 recorded births. This places Violet in the top 10% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 1,061 births ranking #37. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 163.2%. In 2004, approximately 1 in every 5,717 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.