Violet is a popular choice in the UK, ranked #42 in 2024. There's a good chance they'll share their name with at least one classmate throughout school.
Origin & Meaning
Latin — Purple/blue flower; colour of royalty
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UK Rank 2024
#42
US Rank #15
About the Name Violet
Violet is holding steady in the rankings at #42. It reached its peak of #42 in 2023 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has featured in the UK top 100 for 13 years, demonstrating solid mainstream recognition.
Etymologically, Violet comes from Latin, where it means "Purple/blue flower; colour of royalty". Names with strong etymological stories tend to age well — they carry weight beyond fashion cycles.
Violet is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #15, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Violet
Unlikely. With around 1,010 UK babies named Violet per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Violet in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Violet has held a stable position around #42 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #42 in 2023 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
The name Violet has Latin origins and means "Purple/blue flower; colour of royalty". Names with clear etymological roots tend to age well — they carry weight beyond fashion cycles and give children a story to tell about their name.
Notable people named Violet include: Violet Blue — Violet Blue is an American journalist, author, editor, advisor, and educator.; Violet Affleck — Violet Anne Affleck is an American spokesperson for global health issues.; Violet Grohl — Violet Maye Grohl is an American singer..
Yes — Violet is very popular in the United States, ranked #15 in 2024. It's a transatlantic favourite used widely on both sides of the Atlantic.
1,010
UK babies named Violet (2024)
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Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.5
In a school of 600
↑ 6 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Violet
Likely around 1 other Violet in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Violet
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Helen Violet Bonham Carter, Baroness Asquith of Yarnbury,, known until her marriage as Violet Asquith, was a British politician and diarist. She was the daughter of H.
Violet Helen Attlee, Countess Attlee was the wife of British politician and Prime Minister Clement Attlee. She was spouse of the prime minister of the United Kingdom from 1945 until 1951.
Violet Blue is an American journalist, author, editor, advisor, and educator. Blue wrote a weekly sex column for the San Francisco Chronicle until 2010.