Viola
Peaked at #42 nationally in 1908, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Viola has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Viola — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#42
in 1908
Current rank
#1190
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1880, Viola reached its peak popularity for girls in 1908, ranking #42 nationally with 1,964 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #1252 (2014) to #1190 (2024) — a 5% improvement.
As of 2024, Viola ranks #1190 nationally for girls, with 199 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,190 | 199 |
| 2023 | #1,072 | 232 |
| 2022 | #1,033 | 248 |
| 2021 | #1,168 | 210 |
| 2020 | #1,119 | 216 |
| 2019 | #1,076 | 234 |
| 2018 | #1,143 | 214 |
| 2017 | #1,164 | 212 |
Viola — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#738
in 1902
Last ranked
#3653
in 1948
Years tracked
45
1889–1948
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1889, Viola reached its peak popularity for boys in 1902, ranking #738 nationally with 11 babies given the name that year.
Viola hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1948, when it stood at #3653.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1948 | #3,653 | 6 |
| 1946 | #3,999 | 5 |
| 1945 | #3,318 | 6 |
| 1944 | #3,880 | 5 |
| 1941 | #3,491 | 6 |
| 1940 | #2,473 | 10 |
| 1939 | #2,283 | 11 |
| 1938 | #2,855 | 8 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Viola most popular?
Viola was most popular in 1908, when it ranked #42 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Viola becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Viola?
At least 133,175 babies have been recorded with the name Viola in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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