Vylette
A feminine variant form of the French "Violette", meaning "violet" flower.
Name Census estimates that about 118 living Americans carry the first name Vylette. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Vylette today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Vylette births was 2016 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Vylette. 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
118
~ 1 in 2,904,698 Americans
Peak year
2016
15 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#17,488
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Vylette: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Vylette from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 63 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Vylette remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Vylette 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 Vylette during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Vylette
The name Vylette is a variant spelling of the French name Violette, derived from the French word for the violet flower. The name has its origins in the Late Latin word "viola," which traces back to the Ancient Greek word "ion."
The violet flower held symbolic meaning in ancient Greek culture, representing modesty, humility, and faithfulness. In the Middle Ages, the violet became associated with the Virgin Mary and was seen as a symbol of spiritual wisdom and humility in Christianity.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Violette can be found in the 13th century French epic poem "Roman de la Rose," where a character named Violette represents the flower itself. During the Renaissance period, the name gained popularity across Europe, particularly in France and Italy.
Violette Leduc, a French author born in 1907, is perhaps one of the most notable historical figures with this name. Her semi-autobiographical novels explored themes of gender, sexuality, and social class, earning her recognition as a pioneering voice in feminist literature.
Another notable figure is Violette Nozière, a French woman born in 1915 who was convicted of patricide (the murder of one's father) in a highly publicized trial in the 1930s. Her case sparked public debate about parental authority and societal norms.
In the world of art, Violette Leduc, a French painter born in 1865, was a prominent figure in the Impressionist movement, known for her vibrant depictions of everyday Parisian life.
Violette Morris, born in 1783, was a British botanist and illustrator, renowned for her intricate and scientifically accurate drawings of plants and flowers, including the violet.
Violette Verdy, a French ballerina born in 1933, was a celebrated principal dancer with the New York City Ballet, known for her technical precision and artistic expression in works by choreographers like George Balanchine.
People
Vylette + last name combinations
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Other names starting with V
Other first names starting with V with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Vylette: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Vylette?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 118 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Vylette 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 2,904,698 US residents.
Is Vylette a common name?
We classify Vylette as "Very Rare". It ranks above 67% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 119 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Vylette most popular?
The single biggest year for Vylette was 2016, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Vylette is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Vylette in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Vylette a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Vylette 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.
Is Vylette still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Vylette in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Vylette can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Vylette?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Vylette on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.