Violet
vy-oh-lit
US Popularity:62
Origin:Latin
Meaning:Purple; Flower
A beautiful name that evokes imagery of flowers, Violet comes from the Latin viola and means “purple.” Primarily a girl’s name, Violet is a wonderful option if you wish to choose a botanical name as beloved as Rose, Daisy, and Lily. This gentle title was incredibly popular in the Victorian era and hit the charts again in 2015. Violet is a much-loved name in the literary and media community, featuring in famous tales such as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events, and Disney’s The Incredibles. Many celebrities have also chosen to name their baby Violet, which may be why it has soared in popularity. Baby Violet will undoubtedly wear this name with pride, emanating the idyllic aura of purple flowers wherever they go.
Violet Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Violet is currently #92 on The Bump
Girl:Violet is currently #64 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Violet is currently #62 in U.S. births
Girl:Violet is currently #16 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#16
in 2023
+ 4
from 2022
Sources
Online Etymology Dictionary, violet (n.), July 2018
WordSense, Violet
Merriam-Webster, violet, noun
LitCharts, Violet Beauregarde Character Analysis
WordSense, violet
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