Violet
girl name#13 in 2025Violet entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #13 in 2025, ranks #13 today — a fast riser climbing the charts.
Popularity 1880–2025
#13
rank today
#13
peak (2025)
7,546
babies in 2025
rising
a fast riser climbing the charts
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #211 |
| 1890s | #146 |
| 1900s | #89 |
| 1910s | #83 |
| 1920s | #93 |
| 1930s | #156 |
| 1940s | #280 |
| 1950s | #439 |
| 1960s | #690 |
| 1970s | #1017 |
| 1980s | #1065 |
| 1990s | #1112 |
| 2000s | #435 |
| 2010s | #67 |
| 2020s | #23 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Violet has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 107,000 people named Violet are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Violet alive today was born around 1998, making them about 27 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Violet in 2025?
- Violet ranks #13 among US girl names in 2025, with 7,546 babies given the name.
- When was the name Violet most popular?
- Violet peaked in 2025, reaching #13 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Violet with classmates?
- Roughly 1 in 9 classrooms will have a Violet.
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