Violet
Every Violet since 1880 — 185,845 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Violet
Violet is a top-50 name for girls in the United States, ranked #13 in 2025 with 7,546 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 185,845 American babies have been named Violet. Its peak came in 2025, when 7,546 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Violet stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Violet year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7,546 | #13 | — | — |
| 2024 | 6,986 | #15 | 5 | #14,137 |
| 2023 | 6,370 | #16 | 5 | #14,061 |
| 2022 | 6,477 | #20 | 6 | #12,231 |
| 2021 | 5,524 | #36 | — | — |
| 2020 | 5,128 | #37 | — | — |
| 2019 | 5,418 | #36 | 6 | #12,045 |
| 2018 | 4,834 | #43 | 5 | #13,975 |
| 2017 | 4,741 | #47 | — | — |
| 2016 | 4,882 | #47 | — | — |
| 2015 | 4,822 | #50 | — | — |
| 2014 | 4,193 | #67 | 9 | #8,745 |
| 2013 | 3,935 | #69 | 6 | #12,047 |
| 2012 | 3,283 | #89 | — | — |
| 2011 | 2,902 | #101 | — | — |
| 2010 | 2,571 | #122 | 5 | #14,146 |
| 2009 | 2,262 | #140 | — | — |
| 2008 | 1,830 | #182 | — | — |
| 2007 | 1,538 | #229 | — | — |
| 2006 | 1,268 | #260 | — | — |
| 2005 | 846 | #369 | — | — |
| 2004 | 482 | #584 | — | — |
| 2003 | 469 | #585 | — | — |
| 2002 | 419 | #611 | — | — |
| 2001 | 381 | #660 | — | — |
| 2000 | 316 | #734 | — | — |
| 1995 | 162 | #1,099 | — | — |
| 1990 | 127 | #1,291 | — | — |
| 1985 | 142 | #1,050 | — | — |
| 1980 | 141 | #1,025 | — | — |
| 1975 | 113 | #1,054 | — | — |
| 1970 | 140 | #925 | — | — |
| 1965 | 212 | #677 | — | — |
| 1960 | 320 | #541 | — | — |
| 1955 | 408 | #445 | — | — |
| 1950 | 519 | #343 | — | — |
| 1945 | 588 | #286 | — | — |
| 1940 | 783 | #217 | 7 | #3,121 |
| 1935 | 1,274 | #159 | 6 | #3,625 |
| 1930 | 2,098 | #120 | 10 | #2,775 |
| 1925 | 3,032 | #92 | 6 | #4,170 |
| 1920 | 3,694 | #77 | 13 | #2,451 |
| 1915 | 2,752 | #82 | 8 | #3,060 |
| 1910 | 1,037 | #89 | — | — |
| 1905 | 831 | #82 | 5 | #1,412 |
| 1900 | 614 | #109 | — | — |
| 1895 | 316 | #142 | — | — |
| 1890 | 183 | #176 | — | — |
| 1885 | 92 | #196 | — | — |
| 1880 | 42 | #239 | — | — |
Famous people named Violet
- Violet Jessop Politician · 1887–1971
- Violet Brown Religious figure · 1900–2017
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Violet in 2025?
Violet ranked #13 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 7,546 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Violet?
185,845 babies have been named Violet in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Violet most popular?
Violet peaked in 2025, when 7,546 newborns received the name.
Is Violet a boy or girl name?
Violet is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Violet rising or falling?
Violet is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Violet?
Well-known people named Violet include Violet Jessop (politician), Violet Brown (religious figure).