Primarily a girl's name · 100% girls
Origin: TurkishViolet is a female given name which comes from the eponymous flower. As with other such names, its popularity has varied dramatically over time.
From Wikipedia
In Pythagorean numerology, every letter has a value from 1 to 9. Adding the letters of Violet yields these three numbers — a playful read on the name's character.
We wanted a colour name that wasn't just a colour. Violet has a history, a weight, a literary quality. It shows up in old novels and it shows up in wildflower fields. That range appealed to us.
— Marcus, Savannah GA, 2019
My daughter asked me recently why I named her Violet. I said I thought it was beautiful. She said 'that's not a real reason.' She's seven. She might be right.
— Susan, Burlington VT, 2017
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Rank is among all girls' names registered that year.
| Year | Babies | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 89 | #85 |
| 2010 | 82 | #89 |
| 2011 | 99 | #70 |
| 2012 | 113 | #64 |
| 2013 | 117 | #58 |
| 2014 | 178 | #50 |
| 2015 | 607 | #56 |
| 2016 | 343 | #76 |
| 2017 | 301 | #37 |
| 2018 | 319 | #37 |
| 2019 | 559 | #39 |
| 2020 | 464 | #35 |
| 2021 | 401 | #28 |
| 2022 | 404 | #26 |
| 2023 | 530 | #26 |
| 2024 | 534 | #22 |
| 2025 | 602 | #14 |
