Names Starting With V
GirlLatin#22 in 2025
Violet
Violet is a girls' name of Latin origin meaning “Purple flower, faithfulness.” It ranked #22 in the United States in 2025.
Pronunciation
VY-uh-luht
Meaning & Origin
The name Violet means “Purple flower, faithfulness.” It comes from the Latin language tradition.
A Victorian flower name experiencing a major revival. Featured in 'Willy Wonka' and chosen by Jennifer Garner for her daughter.
Popularity Over Time
#372020
#352021
#322022
#282023
#242024
#222025
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #22 |
| 2024 | #24 |
| 2023 | #28 |
| 2022 | #32 |
| 2021 | #35 |
| 2020 | #37 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
Famous People Named Violet
- Violet Affleck
- Violet Crawley (Downton Abbey)
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