FIRST NAME
Violet
Violet is the 371st most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 72,414 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 104 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #371 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
161,661
living · #289
2020 CENSUS
72,414
living · #371
BABIES NAMED VIOLET BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
20258K
As a female name, Violet peaked in 2025, when 7,546 babies were named Violet (the #13 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #23,202 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
104
living · #23,202
BABIES NAMED VIOLET BY BIRTH YEAR · 1905–2024
20245
As a male name, Violet peaked in 1928, when 16 babies were named Violet (the #2043 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)