Viola
girl name#1013 in 2025Viola entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #42 in 1908, ranks #1013 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1013
rank today
#42
peak (1908)
247
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #83 |
| 1890s | #62 |
| 1900s | #46 |
| 1910s | #55 |
| 1920s | #85 |
| 1930s | #152 |
| 1940s | #241 |
| 1950s | #381 |
| 1960s | #627 |
| 1970s | #1175 |
| 1980s | #1610 |
| 1990s | #2611 |
| 2000s | #2514 |
| 2010s | #1306 |
| 2020s | #1096 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Viola has been most popular in CA, NY, TX.
Living bearers
About 23,000 people named Viola are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Viola alive today was born around 1921, making them about 104 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Viola in 2025?
- Viola ranks #1013 among US girl names in 2025, with 247 babies given the name.
- When was the name Viola most popular?
- Viola peaked in 1908, reaching #42 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Viola with classmates?
- Viola will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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