Violet
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Violet is a Latin name meaning “purple flower”. It is a popular name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 100% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Violet
Violet is a name of Latin origin that signifies the flowering plant of the genus Viola. It derives from the Latin word viola, which identifies the modest purple bloom known for its pleasant fragrance. The name became a popular botanical choice during the 19th-century Victorian era, reflecting a wider cultural interest in the language of flowers. It remains a hallmark of traditional floral naming conventions found throughout English literature and history.
Meaning Comments
- Smash_girls: In the Language of Flowers, Violet means "Modesty" or "Faithfulness".
- Hidden_range: Violet is also a bluish purple colour.
- Dark_ross10: I never noticed that it sounded like “violent” until I read these comments. Nevertheless, Violet is a beautiful name!
Gender Usage of the Name Violet
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Violet is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Violet
Violet is among the Top 37 Trending Girls’ name in the United States for 2026
Violet is among the Top 11 Trending Girls’ name in Canada for 2025
Violet is among the Top 7 Trending Girls’ name in Australia for 2026
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Violet is listed under Popular Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Popular | 1 in every 681 births |
| United Kingdom | Popular | 1 in every 1.4K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 907 births |
| Australia | Popular | 1 in every 274 births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Violet ranked #20 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #21 in 2024 — an improvement of 1 places. A widely recognized choice, Violet has maintained a steady Top-100 presence.
Historically, its best recorded position was #20 in 2025. Its lowest recorded position was #2,245 in 1990. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name rose 18 places (from #38 to #20).
Name StyleMethodology
Violet is classified as Timeless Girl Names because it appears across 100% of recorded years, averages 1,879 births per year over its full timeline, and still averages 8,020 births per year recently.Characteristics of the Name Violet
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 3 syllables — Three-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 6 letters — Medium-Length Girl Names
- Starts with
- V — Girl Names Starting with V
- Ends with
- t — Girl Names Ending in “t”
Name AestheticMethodology
Violet follows a three-syllable stress pattern of strong-weak-weak, lending it a rhythmic and delicate quality. Often associated with Violet Crawley from Downton Abbey, the name maintains a distinct Elegant & Timeless character.
Middle Names For Violet
Middle names used with VioletMethodology
Violet is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Violet Marie · Violet Ann · Violet Elizabeth · Violet Mae · Violet RoseView all 347 girl middle names.
- Total 462 middle names used with Violet
- 21 boy middle names used with Violet
- 81 unisex middle names used with Violet
Middle name suggestions for VioletMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Violet is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Violet Moore · Violet Mills · Violet Marsh · Violet Marks · Violet Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.
Associations of the Name Violet
Royal UsageMethodology
Featured among Royal Girl Names, the name Violet has been used by Violet Hyacinth (Bowes-Lyon) (1882–1893).
Flower AssociationsMethodology
As one of the Flower-Inspired Girl Names, Violet appears as part of the common names of 344 flower species, including:
- Violet (Viola L.) — Violaceae
- Violet-striped Dandelion (Taraxacum acutum A.J.Richards) — Asteraceae
Tree AssociationsMethodology
The name Violet, one of the Tree-Inspired Girl Names, appears as part of the common names of 18 plant species, including:
- Violet Honey Myrtle (Melaleuca wilsonii F.Muell.) — Myrtaceae
- Violet Myrtle (Melaleuca wilsonii F.Muell.) — Myrtaceae
Bird AssociationsMethodology
Listed among the Bird-Inspired Girl Names, Violet appears in the common names of 8 bird species, including:
- Violet Lorikeet (Vini peruviana (Statius Muller, 1776)) — Psittacidae
- Violet-necked Lory (Eos squamata (Boddaert, 1783)) — Psittacidae
Additional Natural MatchesMethodology
The complete dataset includes 538 biological records matching the name Violet. Browse all matching records with their scientific names and taxonomic details.
Names Similar to Violet
Sound Like Violet Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Vilte · Violeta · Velda · View all 24 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Virginia · Victoria · Valerie · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Violet Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Margaret · Janet · Charlotte · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Jennifer · Barbara · Margaret · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Violet”
Dictionary Meaning of "Violet"Methodology
A female given name from English
Examples
- It may be as well to say, by way of parenthesis, that her real name was Violante,―at least, such was the name by which her mother had her christened. But her father thought it much too long, and said it was better to call her Violet.
- Her Pakeha name was Violet, and everybody called her that because her Maori name was too long. And my Nanny, she was just like a violet; shy and small and hiding her face in her petals if the sun blazed too strong.
A surname
A number of places in the United States
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- A census-designated place in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana.
- An unincorporated community in Polk County, Missouri.
- An unincorporated community in Nueces County, Texas.
- An unincorporated community in Pocahontas County, West Virginia.
A community in Loyalist, Lennox and Addington County, Ontario, Canada
Translations
The name Violet has 29 translations, for example: in Spanish it is rendered as female given name, etc..
More Info
How to Spell Violet in ASL
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Comments on the name Violet
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Carlsbergdk
I named a fictional character Violet Lily Marigold Primrose, I found it hilarious. Primrose is a Scottish surname.
Jpy_hvgx9r9h
Usages: Hungarian Pronunciation: vee-YOH-leht Meaning: Short form of VIOLETTA, meaning "Violet flower". (Information from name #351131 originally submitted by user epresvanilia)
Mager_noob75
In 2018, 2 is the most common age for an American (U.S.) Violet who is registered female with the Social Security Administration. It is the 777th most common female first name for living U.S. citizens.
Believe_1274
What is with all these names being described with a Scottish origin in the description, then not being listed as Scottish?
Sriahciboon1
A friend of mine has a daughter called Violet, nicknamed Vivi (pronounced vee-vee). I love the name, not only because violets are lovely flowers, but because of their delicious scent. I'm wearing Violet cologne right now!