Violet Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Violet originates from the Latin word 'viola', meaning 'purple' or related to the flower. It evolved through Latin to Old French and then to Middle English. Violet symbolizes beauty and nobility, and it does not have a biblical background. The name became popular in the 19th century and remains a beloved choice today, often associated with artistic and gentle traits.
The name Violet is most popular in Hawaii, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha 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 consistently rising. 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, Violet has been too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. Across generations, 'Violet' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2926th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3184th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7552nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 24088th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 12883rd out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 87th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 170th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 450th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 927th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1155th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 269th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 37th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Violet' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Violet"
Pronunciation
/ˈvaɪəlɪt/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Violet is derived from the Latin word 'viola', which means 'purple' or 'violet flower'. The flower was named for its color, which is associated with nobility and love.
Meaning
purple, flower
Language Evolution
Viola (Latin), Violette (Old French), Violet (Middle English)
Historical Usage
The name Violet gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly during the Victorian era when flower names became fashionable.
Variants & Derivatives
Violette, Violetta, Violeta, Vi
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Violet is perceived as a charming and elegant name, often associated with creativity and beauty. It has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years.
Famous People
Violet Beauregarde (fictional character from 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'), Violet Chachki (drag performer and winner of 'RuPaul's Drag Race'), Violet Evergarden (fictional character from the anime series)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Violet"
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 "Violet"
"Violet" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2926th of 7545 | 128 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 3184th of 6773 | 104 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 7552nd of 7552 | 5 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 24088th of 24088 | 5 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 12883rd of 23106 | 42 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 87th of 9107 | 55,873 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 170th of 9204 | 22,700 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 450th of 12526 | 7,807 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 927th of 19264 | 2,238 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1155th of 27321 | 2,280 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 269th of 35406 | 19,237 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 37th of 30306 | 63,269 |
Regional Popularity of "Violet" 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 "Violet" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
4.17% 59th/1416 |
7.03% 97th/1379 |
5.75% 136th/2366 |
5.34% 61st/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
8.28% 128th/1546 |
10.54% 164th/1556 |
8.58% 202nd/2353 |
11.25% 174th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
19.85% 442nd/2227 |
21.07% 512th/2430 |
14.30% 408th/2853 |
18.99% 527th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
30.85% 906th/2937 |
28.19% 982nd/3483 |
29.16% 1026th/3518 |
24.33% 984th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
31.13% 1147th/3685 |
30.57% 1368th/4475 |
30.03% 1560th/5194 |
14.93% 943rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
5.09% 233rd/4582 |
5.11% 264th/5164 |
5.28% 386th/7313 |
2.83% 211th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
0.53% 21st/3984 |
0.82% 37th/4487 |
0.82% 56th/6822 |
0.46% 29th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Violet"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Violet" 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.