Violet
VYE-uh-lit /ˈvaɪ.ə.lət/
Meaning of Violet
Violet entered Middle English via Old French from the Latin viola, the violet flower. Like Hazel and Rose, it is part of the Victorian wave of English flower-names. After a 20th-century slump it has risen sharply since 2000 — boosted by Violet Beauregarde (Roald Dahl), Violet Crawley (Downton Abbey), and a wider trend toward soft-vowel girls' names ending in -t.
Current popularity of Violet
Rankings from the most recent fully-published year in each national registry. Source links at the foot of the page.
| Registry | Year | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United States (SSA) | 2024 | #35 |
Notable bearers of Violet
Violet Beauregarde (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory); Violet Crawley (Downton Abbey).
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Last reviewed: 2026-05-31