Violet is a moderately popular girls' name in United States, ranking #101 in 2011 with 2,902 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 7,546 births ranking #13. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 1,702.5%. In 2011, approximately 1 in every 606 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.