Name Legacy

Violet

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Violet was most popular in 2025, when 7,546 American babies were given the name — ranking #40 that year. In 2025 it ranked #40, with 7,546 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 185,845 people named Violet.

Most popular in2025
Rank that year#40
Births that year7,546
Total since 1880185,845

Violet over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Violet’s peak in 2025. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Latin · the flower

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org