Violeta Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Violeta is a name of Latin origin meaning 'purple flower'. It evolved from 'Viola' in Latin to 'Violet' in Old French, and eventually to 'Violeta' in modern Spanish and Portuguese. The name reflects traits of beauty and creativity, with no significant biblical relevance. It became popular in the late 19th century and is associated with elegance today.

The name Violeta is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Violeta 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 stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Violeta' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 16616th out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5236th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4514th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3381st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1818th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1631st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1524th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 915th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Violeta' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Violeta"

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Pronunciation

/vi.oˈle.tɑ/

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Origin

Latin

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Etymology

The name Violeta is derived from the Latin word 'viola', meaning 'violet', which refers to the flower known for its purple color.

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Meaning

purple flower

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Language Evolution

Viola (Latin), Violet (Old French), Violeta (Spanish and Portuguese)

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Historical Usage

The name Violeta gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries.

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Variants & Derivatives

Violet, Viola, Violetta

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Modern Popularity & Image

Today, Violeta is perceived as a feminine and elegant name, often associated with beauty and creativity.

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Famous People

Violeta Parra, Chilean folk singer, Violeta Chamorro, former President of Nicaragua

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Violeta"

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 "Violeta"

"Violeta" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 16616th of 16616 5
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 5236th of 9107 46
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 4514th of 9204 71
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 3381st of 12526 237
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 1818th of 19264 810
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 1631st of 27321 1,375
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 1524th of 35406 2,187
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 915th of 30306 3,550

Regional Popularity of "Violeta" 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 "Violeta" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- 72.51%
1762nd/2430
69.51%
1983rd/2853
88.07%
2444th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
56.11%
1648th/2937
58.05%
2022nd/3483
41.64%
1465th/3518
21.88%
885th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
46.11%
1699th/3685
47.33%
2118th/4475
28.44%
1477th/5194
13.79%
871st/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
42.34%
1940th/4582
50.74%
2620th/5164
20.29%
1484th/7313
13.53%
1010th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
31.25%
1245th/3984
32.54%
1460th/4487
13.05%
890th/6822
10.39%
652nd/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Violeta"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Violeta" 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.