Vyolette
Feminine variation of the French name Violette, derived from the flower violet.
Name Census estimates that about 33 living Americans carry the first name Vyolette. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Vyolette today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Vyolette births was 2019 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Vyolette. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Vyolette. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
33
~ 1 in 10,386,495 Americans
Peak year
2019
8 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2022 SSA rank
#17,595
Tracked since 1919
Popularity
Vyolette: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Vyolette from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 28 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Vyolette 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 Vyolette 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 Vyolette
The name Vyolette is derived from the French word "violette," which means "violet" – the vibrant purple flower. Its origins can be traced back to the Late Latin word "viola," which was the name given to the plant.
In the Middle Ages, the violet flower held significant symbolism and was associated with humility, faithfulness, and chastity. It was often used in religious iconography and literature, particularly in relation to the Virgin Mary. The name Vyolette likely emerged during this period as a reference to the flower's symbolic meanings.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Vyolette dates back to the 13th century. In the French epic poem "Roman de la Rose," written around 1230, a character named Vyolette is mentioned as a symbol of modesty and virtue.
Throughout history, several notable women have borne the name Vyolette. One of the earliest was Vyolette de Bar (1365-1431), a French noblewoman and the Countess of Arras. She played a significant role in the political affairs of her time and was known for her diplomatic skills.
Another prominent Vyolette was Vyolette Willoughby (1475-1537), an English noblewoman and the Baroness Willoughby de Eresby. She was a prominent figure at the court of King Henry VIII and was known for her patronage of the arts and literature.
In the 17th century, Vyolette Bourgoing (1631-1703) was a French writer and poet who gained recognition for her works on religious and moral themes. Her collection of poems, titled "Les Saintes Élévations," was widely acclaimed during her lifetime.
In the 19th century, Vyolette Leduc (1865-1938) was a French painter and sculptor known for her impressionistic works depicting scenes from everyday life. Her paintings were exhibited at the prestigious Paris Salon and are now part of several museum collections.
Another notable Vyolette from the same century was Vyolette Massart (1883-1959), a Belgian operatic soprano who performed at renowned opera houses across Europe, including La Scala in Milan and the Paris Opera.
These are just a few examples of the many Vyolettes who have left their mark throughout history, each contributing to the richness and legacy of this name with its roots in the symbolic violet flower.
People
Vyolette + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Vyolette 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
Vyolette: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Vyolette?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 33 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Vyolette 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 10,386,495 US residents.
Is Vyolette a common name?
We classify Vyolette as "Very Rare". It ranks above 48% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 39 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Vyolette most popular?
The single biggest year for Vyolette was 2019, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Vyolette is about 8 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 Vyolette in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Vyolette a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Vyolette 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 Vyolette still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Vyolette 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 Vyolette 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 common is the name Vyolette?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.