gender neutral
Violet
purple flower
About Violet
Violet has experienced a remarkable renaissance in recent years, and it's easy to understand why. This botanical name combines vintage charm with modern appeal, feeling simultaneously nostalgic and fresh. Violet evokes images of delicate purple flowers, literary heroines, and a certain old-fashioned elegance that never truly goes out of style. The name has graced characters in classic literature and contemporary films alike, giving it broad cultural recognition without being overused.
What makes Violet particularly appealing is its gentle strength—it sounds soft and feminine while carrying an underlying resilience. The color association adds another layer of appeal, bringing to mind creativity, wisdom, and natural beauty. Violet works across all ages, from an adorable toddler to a distinguished professional. It pairs beautifully with virtually any middle name and surname combination. The name offers minimal nickname options, which many parents appreciate as it encourages use of the full, lovely name. Violet represents that rare find: a name that feels both familiar and special, traditional yet not dated, pretty without being overly precious.
Popularity of the Name Violet
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #239 | ||||
| 1881 | #246 | ||||
| 1882 | #249 | ||||
| 1883 | #201 | ||||
| 1884 | #211 | ||||
| 1885 | #196 | ||||
| 1886 | #195 | ||||
| 1887 | #210 | ||||
| 1888 | #186 | ||||
| 1889 | #183 | ||||
| 1890 | #176 | ||||
| 1891 | #176 | ||||
| 1892 | #163 | ||||
| 1893 | #157 | ||||
| 1894 | #154 | ||||
| 1895 | #142 | ||||
| 1896 | #135 | ||||
| 1897 | #119 | ||||
| 1898 | #127 | ||||
| 1899 | #111 | ||||
| 1900 | #109 | #15 | |||
| 1901 | #91 | #20 | |||
| 1902 | #95 | #13 | |||
| 1903 | #93 | #14 | |||
| 1904 | #87 | #19 | |||
| 1905 | #82 | #14 | |||
| 1906 | #86 | #24 | |||
| 1907 | #81 | #20 | |||
| 1908 | #81 | #21 | |||
| 1909 | #89 | #24 | |||
| 1910 | #89 | #26 | |||
| 1911 | #83 | #26 | |||
| 1912 | #83 | #34 | |||
| 1913 | #82 | #27 | |||
| 1914 | #83 | #27 | |||
| 1915 | #82 | #28 | |||
| 1916 | #83 | #40 | |||
| 1917 | #84 | #38 | |||
| 1918 | #83 | #34 | |||
| 1919 | #74 | #29 | |||
| 1920 | #77 | #34 | |||
| 1921 | #81 | #46 | |||
| 1922 | #86 | #43 | |||
| 1923 | #86 | #57 | |||
| 1924 | #88 | #44 | |||
| 1925 | #92 | #59 | |||
| 1926 | #94 | #62 | |||
| 1927 | #103 | #55 | |||
| 1928 | #113 | #57 | |||
| 1929 | #111 | #75 | |||
| 1930 | #120 | #71 | |||
| 1931 | #132 | #91 | |||
| 1932 | #132 | #80 | |||
| 1933 | #136 | #100 | |||
| 1934 | #148 | #69 | |||
| 1935 | #159 | #83 | |||
| 1936 | #169 | #83 | |||
| 1937 | #177 | #95 | |||
| 1938 | #194 | #104 | |||
| 1939 | #196 | #144 | |||
| 1940 | #217 | #162 | |||
| 1941 | #223 | #167 | |||
| 1942 | #239 | #145 | |||
| 1943 | #261 | #225 | |||
| 1944 | #275 | #169 | |||
| 1945 | #286 | #192 | |||
| 1946 | #294 | #222 | |||
| 1947 | #310 | #184 | |||
| 1948 | #339 | #215 | |||
| 1949 | #360 | #208 | |||
| 1950 | #343 | #262 | |||
| 1951 | #381 | #188 | |||
| 1952 | #406 | #210 | |||
| 1953 | #422 | #258 | |||
| 1954 | #407 | #273 | |||
| 1955 | #444 | ||||
| 1956 | #486 | #295 | |||
| 1957 | #486 | #323 | |||
| 1958 | #487 | #307 | |||
| 1959 | #537 | #229 | |||
| 1960 | #541 | #247 | |||
| 1961 | #560 | ||||
| 1962 | #576 | ||||
| 1963 | #646 | #252 | |||
| 1964 | #673 | #213 | |||
| 1965 | #677 | #280 | #214 | ||
| 1966 | #671 | #255 | |||
| 1967 | #810 | #252 | |||
| 1968 | #864 | #359 | #286 | ||
| 1969 | #902 | #350 | |||
| 1970 | #925 | #350 | #281 | ||
| 1971 | #916 | #298 | #381 | ||
| 1973 | #932 | #368 | #347 | ||
| 1974 | #945 | #337 | |||
| 1981 | #997 | #625 | |||
| 1982 | #987 | #340 | #625 | ||
| 1998 | #903 | ||||
| 1999 | #850 | #866 | #378 | #786 | |
| 2000 | #734 | #832 | #768 | ||
| 2001 | #660 | #766 | #785 | ||
| 2002 | #611 | #694 | #338 | #700 | |
| 2003 | #585 | #674 | #820 | ||
| 2004 | #584 | #618 | #346 | #753 | |
| 2005 | #369 | #297 | #295 | #488 | |
| 2006 | #260 | #214 | #203 | #282 | |
| 2007 | #229 | #198 | #180 | #204 | |
| 2008 | #182 | #160 | #142 | #742 | #163 |
| 2009 | #140 | #145 | #96 | #631 | #123 |
| 2010 | #122 | #132 | #105 | #744 | #89 |
| 2011 | #101 | #120 | #72 | #782 | #81 |
| 2012 | #89 | #107 | #70 | #882 | #69 |
| 2013 | #69 | #81 | #48 | #535 | #54 |
| 2014 | #67 | #76 | #63 | #490 | #49 |
| 2015 | #50 | #70 | #56 | #429 | #42 |
| 2016 | #47 | #68 | #44 | #389 | #45 |
| 2017 | #47 | #66 | #62 | #393 | #44 |
| 2018 | #43 | #61 | #51 | #314 | #38 |
| 2019 | #36 | #57 | #51 | #246 | #39 |
| 2020 | #37 | #51 | #65 | #310 | #36 |
| 2021 | #36 | #47 | #57 | #360 | #36 |
| 2022 | #20 | #44 | #45 | #268 | #28 |
| 2023 | #16 | #46 | #39 | #170 | #21 |
| 2024 | #15 | #44 | #23 | #180 | #19 |
| 2025 | #13 | #41 | #29 | #228 | #12 |
| 1997 | #963 | ||||
| 1980 | #386 | #640 | |||
| 1984 | #283 | ||||
| 1995 | #308 | ||||
| 1972 | #351 | ||||
| 1975 | #453 | ||||
| 1976 | #495 | ||||
| 1977 | #390 | ||||
| 1987 | #484 | ||||
| 1992 | #962 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Violet
Names Similar to Violet
Nicknames for Violet
- Vi
- Vie
- Vivi
- Lettie
Famous People Named Violet
| Violet Bonham Carter | British politician and writer |
| Violet Jessop | Renowned ocean liner stewardess who survived the sinking of the Titanic and Britannic |
| Violeta Chamorro | First female President of Nicaragua and a prominent political figure |
| Violeta Parra | Chilean folk singer-songwriter and artist |
| Violet Palmer | The first female NBA referee |
| Violet Farebrother | British mathematician and computer scientist |
| Violet Kazue de Cristoforo | Japanese-American artist and author |
| Violet Trefusis | British writer and socialite |
| Violet Winspear | Prolific British romance novelist |
Characters Named Violet
| Violet Baudelaire | From "A Series of Unfortunate Events" by Lemony Snicket |
| Violet Crawley | Dowager Countess of Grantham from "Downton Abbey" |
| Violet Parr | From the movie "The Incredibles" |
| Violet Beauregarde | A character in Roald Dahl's "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" |
| Violet Evergarden | Main character of the anime series "Violet Evergarden" |
| Violet Bridgerton | From Julia Quinn's romance novel "The Duke and I" |
| Violet Harmon | From the TV series "American Horror Story" |
| Violet Markey | From the novel and movie "All the Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven |
| Violet Charles | From the comic strip "Peanuts" by Charles Schulz |
| Violet Bickerstaff | From the movie "The Princess Diaries" |