How popular is the name Viola in 2025?

Viola is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Viola most popular?

Viola peaked in 1902, reaching #687 among US boy names.

Viola will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Viola entered the US charts in 1889, peaked at #687 in 1902, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#687

peak (1902)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Viola are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Viola alive today was born around 1923, making them about 102 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Viola in 2025?: Viola is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Viola most popular?: Viola peaked in 1902, reaching #687 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Viola with classmates?: Viola will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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