Violet
Peaked at #15 nationally in 2024, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Violet has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Violet — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#15
in 2024
Current rank
#15
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Violet reached its peak popularity for girls in 2024, ranking #15 nationally with 6,972 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #67 (2014) to #15 (2024) — a 78% improvement.
As of 2024, Violet ranks #15 nationally for girls, with 6,972 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #15 | 6,972 |
| 2023 | #16 | 6,364 |
| 2022 | #20 | 6,471 |
| 2021 | #36 | 5,521 |
| 2020 | #37 | 5,128 |
| 2019 | #36 | 5,416 |
| 2018 | #43 | 4,829 |
| 2017 | #47 | 4,739 |
Violet — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1412
in 1905
Current rank
#14088
in 2024
Years tracked
38
1905–2024
Trend
Falling
Violet was already at its most popular for boys in 1905 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #1412), with 5 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #8745 (2014) to #14088 (2024) — a 38% drop.
As of 2024, Violet ranks #14088 nationally for boys, with 5 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #14,088 | 5 |
| 2023 | #14,051 | 5 |
| 2022 | #12,224 | 6 |
| 2019 | #12,042 | 6 |
| 2018 | #13,966 | 5 |
| 2014 | #8,745 | 9 |
| 2013 | #12,046 | 6 |
| 2010 | #14,144 | 5 |
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 Violet most popular?
Violet was most popular in 2024, when it ranked #15 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Violet becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Violet?
At least 178,257 babies have been recorded with the name Violet in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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