Violet is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #1132 in 1996 with 161 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 7,546 births ranking #13. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 10,888 girls born was named Violet. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
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.