Viola Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Viola has its origins in Latin, meaning 'violet', and has evolved through various languages over time. It is associated with elegance and beauty, with no direct biblical relevance. Viola gained popularity during the Renaissance and remains a classic name today.
The name Viola is most popular in North Dakota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Viola has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Viola' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2004th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2694th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6502nd out of 7552 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 59th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 159th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 399th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 960th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1992nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2229th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1157th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Viola' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Viola"
Pronunciation
/vaɪˈoʊ.lə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Viola is derived from the Latin word 'viola', which means 'violet', referring to the flower.
Meaning
violet
Language Evolution
Viola (Latin), Viola (Old French), Viola (Middle English)
Historical Usage
Viola gained popularity as a given name during the Renaissance, influenced by the revival of classical names and the association with the flower.
Variants & Derivatives
Violet, Vi, Violette
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Viola is perceived as a classic and elegant name, often associated with beauty and creativity.
Famous People
Viola Davis, Viola Desmond, Viola Barba
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Viola"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Viola"
"Viola" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2004th of 7545 | 254 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2694th of 6773 | 147 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 6502nd of 7552 | 11 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 59th of 9107 | 76,299 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 159th of 9204 | 24,436 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 399th of 12526 | 10,160 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 960th of 19264 | 2,125 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1992nd of 27321 | 1,007 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2229th of 35406 | 1,293 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1157th of 30306 | 2,555 |
Regional Popularity of "Viola" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Viola" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
4.31% 61st/1416 |
6.09% 84th/1379 |
2.70% 64th/2366 |
6.65% 76th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
9.51% 147th/1546 |
11.25% 175th/1556 |
6.46% 152nd/2353 |
10.02% 155th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
20.84% 464th/2227 |
20.74% 504th/2430 |
10.73% 306th/2853 |
15.06% 418th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
37.08% 1089th/2937 |
31.55% 1099th/3483 |
22.94% 807th/3518 |
30.27% 1224th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
53.19% 1960th/3685 |
47.96% 2146th/4475 |
45.28% 2352nd/5194 |
41.48% 2620th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
43.45% 1991st/4582 |
36.97% 1909th/5164 |
44.69% 3268th/7313 |
29.16% 2176th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
21.23% 846th/3984 |
23.04% 1034th/4487 |
24.85% 1695th/6822 |
18.13% 1138th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Viola"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Viola" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.