Violet Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationVY-oh-let / ˈvaɪ.əl.ɪtLatin; English
Meaning
Latin: purple flower; English: the color purple
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Violet originates from the Latin word 'viola', referring to the purple flower. It has been used as a given name since the 19th century, gaining popularity in English-speaking countries. The flower itself symbolizes modesty and virtue, and has been associated with various cultural meanings throughout history.
Trend Summary
Violet has seen a resurgence in popularity in the United States, ranking among the top names for girls in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Violette
- Violeta
International Variants
- Violette (French)
- Violeta (Spanish)
- Violetta (Italian)
Famous people named Violet
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Fictional characters named Violet
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Violet was first seen in the United States in 1905. Violet has ranked as high as #878 nationally, which occurred in 1928, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Violet has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Violet
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1905 | 5 |
| 1912 | 6 |
| 1915 | 8 |
| 1916 | 6 |
| 1917 | 8 |
| 1918 | 8 |
| 1919 | 10 |
| 1920 | 13 |
| 1921 | 11 |
| 1922 | 8 |
| 1923 | 8 |
| 1924 | 7 |
| 1925 | 6 |
| 1926 | 14 |
| 1927 | 10 |
| 1928 | 16 |
| 1929 | 6 |
| 1930 | 10 |
| 1931 | 10 |
| 1932 | 9 |
| 1933 | 8 |
| 1934 | 5 |
| 1935 | 6 |
| 1936 | 5 |
| 1938 | 6 |
| 1939 | 5 |
| 1940 | 7 |
| 1941 | 5 |
| 1942 | 6 |
| 1947 | 5 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 5 |