Violett
A feminine name of French origin meaning "purple flower".
Name Census estimates that about 861 living Americans carry the first name Violett. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Violett today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Violett births was 2023 (97 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Violett. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
861
~ 1 in 398,089 Americans
Peak year
2023
97 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,208
Tracked since 1899
Popularity
Violett: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Violett from the 1890s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 430 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Violett by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Violett during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Violetts live
The SSA's state-level files cover 8 states and territories. California, Texas, New York recorded the most babies named Violett, while Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Florida recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 36 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Violett
The name Violett is derived from the Latin word "viola", which means the violet flower. Its origins can be traced back to Ancient Rome, where the violet was a symbol of fertility, love, and modesty. The name gained popularity during the Middle Ages, particularly in France and Italy, where it was associated with the Virgin Mary and the color purple, which symbolized royalty and spirituality.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Violett can be found in medieval French records, where it was spelled "Violette" or "Vyolette". One of the earliest known bearers of this name was Violette de Bar, a 13th-century French noblewoman who was known for her beauty and virtue.
In the 15th century, the name Violett appeared in literature, such as in the works of the Italian poet Dante Alighieri, who used the name to symbolize humility and purity. In his famous work, "The Divine Comedy", he portrayed Violett as a symbol of virtue and innocence.
During the Renaissance, the name Violett became popular among the aristocracy and was borne by several notable figures. One of the most famous was Violette de Lusignan, a 16th-century French noblewoman who was known for her beauty and intelligence. She served as a lady-in-waiting to Queen Catherine de' Medici and was a prominent figure at the French court.
Another notable bearer of the name was Violette Leduc, a 20th-century French writer and feminist. Born in 1907, she was known for her controversial and groundbreaking works that explored themes of gender, sexuality, and social inequality. Her most famous novel, "La Bâtarde" (The Bastard), was a semi-autobiographical account of her life as a illegitimate child and her struggles with identity and societal expectations.
In the world of art, Violette Nozzière was a 19th-century French painter and engraver who was known for her portraits and landscapes. Born in 1832, she was one of the few female artists of her time to achieve recognition and success in the male-dominated art world.
The name Violett has also been borne by several notable women in the field of science and technology. One such figure was Violette Szabo, a World War II British Special Operations Executive agent who was posthumously awarded the George Cross for her bravery and service. Born in 1921, she was captured and executed by the Nazis in 1945.
Overall, the name Violett has a rich and diverse history, spanning centuries and cultures. Its association with the violet flower and its symbolism of modesty, love, and purity have made it a popular choice for parents throughout the ages.
People
Violett + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Violett as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with V
Other first names starting with V with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Violett: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Violett?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 861 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Violett going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 398,089 US residents.
Is Violett a common name?
We classify Violett as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 909 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Violett most popular?
The single biggest year for Violett was 2023, when 97 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Violett is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Violett a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Violett in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.