Violet is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #135 in 2009 with 409 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 1,061 births ranking #37. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 2,052.6%. In 2009, approximately 1 in every 766 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.