How Many People Are Named Violet?
Complete statistics for the name Violet: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Violet has a classic yet modern feel. There are 98,481 people named Violet in the US today, making it a rare name, just 1 in 3,351 Americans. It's also getting more popular, especially among the older generation.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life path number 11 is traditionally associated with intuition, sensitivity, and spiritual insight. People connected to 11 are often seen as visionary and inspiring, with a deep inner awareness that draws others to them.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 58All 178,215 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Violet Through the Generations
The name Violet has a unique journey in American naming trends. With only 178,215 total births but 98,481 people currently living with the name, it's clear that many Violet's have lived long lives. The peak year for Violet was 2024, with 6,977 births, showing a recent spike in popularity. Interestingly, 51% of those named Violet are over 60, which skews the average age to 58. This suggests a strong presence in older generations, while the rising trend indicates a growing appeal among parents today.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Violet
Violet is a female given name which comes from the eponymous flower. As with other such names, its popularity has varied dramatically over time. Flower names were commonly used from about 1880 through about 1910 in the United States, with usage dropping throughout the next 80 years or so; Violet was the 88th most frequent girls' given name in 1900, dropping below position 1000 by 1960. In 1990, the name appeared again in the top 1000 at position 289 and subsequently increased in popularity. It was the 20th most used name for newborn American girls in 2022. It rose rapidly in popularity for Ame…
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Other names sharing Violet's Latin roots
📄 About the Name Violet
How Many People Have the Name Violet?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 743 people in the United States currently share the name Violet. That works out to roughly 1 in every 446,096 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Violet a Common or Rare Name?
Violet is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Violet Mean?
Violet means "Purple flower, violet color" and comes from Latin origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Violet in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Violet Most Popular?
The name Violet reached peak popularity in 2024, with 6,977 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Violet?
Approximately 743 people named Violet live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 743. That works out to roughly 1 in 446,096 Americans.
Is Violet a rare name?
Violet is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 446,096 Americans has this name.
What does the name Violet mean?
Violet means "Purple flower, violet color" and comes from Latin origins.
Is Violet more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Violet are male and 100% are female.
When was Violet most popular?
Violet peaked in 2024 with 6,977 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.