Violet is a highly popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #37 in 2025 with 1,061 recorded births. This places Violet in the top 1% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 1,061 births ranking #37. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 5,484.2%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 239 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.