Vyolet
A feminine name of English origin meaning "violet-colored flower".
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the first name Vyolet. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Vyolet today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Vyolet births was 2017 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Vyolet. 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
139
~ 1 in 2,465,859 Americans
Peak year
2017
12 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,015
Tracked since 1926
Popularity
Vyolet: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Vyolet from the 1920s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 73 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Vyolet remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Vyolet 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 Vyolet during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Vyolets live
Origin
Meaning and history of Vyolet
The given name Vyolet is an anglicized spelling of the French name Violette, derived from the Latin word viola, meaning violet flower. The name has its origins in the Romantic languages and can be traced back to the Middle Ages in parts of Western Europe.
Violette was a popular name during the Medieval period, particularly in France and parts of Italy. It was often used as a symbolic name representing beauty, modesty, and humility, as the violet flower was associated with these virtues in medieval literature and folklore.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Violette can be found in the 13th-century French romance "Le Roman de la Violette" by Gerbert de Montreuil. In this work, the central character is named Violette, and the story explores themes of love, chivalry, and courtly manners.
During the Renaissance period, the name gained further popularity across Europe, particularly in France and England. Notable historical figures bearing the name include Violette de Bar (c. 1365-1431), a French noblewoman who was a prominent patron of the arts and literature.
In the 16th century, Violette Bourgoing (c. 1530-1594) was a French poet and translator who gained recognition for her works during the French Renaissance. Her name was often spelled as Vyolet in some of her published works.
In England, the name was sometimes spelled as Violet or Vyolet. One notable example is Vyolet Bodley (c. 1560-1610), an English noblewoman and philanthropist who was known for her charitable works and support of education.
Another historical figure bearing the name was Violette Leduc (1907-1972), a renowned French author and feminist writer. Her semi-autobiographical works explored themes of gender, sexuality, and social class in mid-20th century France.
Throughout history, the name Vyolet or its variations have been associated with artistic and literary circles, often symbolizing creativity, beauty, and a connection to nature.
People
Vyolet + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Vyolet 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
Vyolet: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Vyolet?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 139 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Vyolet 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 2,465,859 US residents.
Is Vyolet a common name?
We classify Vyolet as "Very Rare". It ranks above 69.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 145 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Vyolet most popular?
The single biggest year for Vyolet was 2017, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Vyolet 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 Vyolet in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Vyolet a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Vyolet 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 Vyolet still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Vyolet 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 Vyolet 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 people share the name Vyolet?
Want to know how many Americans are named Vyolet? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.