Rising since 1994, #1,183 for girls today.
Popularity of Violetta since 1884
Babies named Violetta per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 21 |
| 1890s | 44 |
| 1900s | 84 |
| 1910s | 202 |
| 1920s | 211 |
| 1930s | 146 |
| 1940s | 111 |
| 1950s | 122 |
| 1960s | 93 |
| 1970s | 91 |
| 1980s | 102 |
| 1990s | 113 |
| 2000s | 202 |
| 2010s | 886 |
| 2020s | 880 |
Meaning & origin
Violetta has shown a steady resurgence in popularity, rising since 1994 and currently ranking 1183 in 2025, its peak year so far. The name first appeared on U.S. records in 1884, and today it is given to roughly 1 in every 8200 newborn girls. While still relatively uncommon, its appeal has grown noticeably in states like Arizona, Texas, and New York, where floral and lyrical Italian names have modern appeal. The name's operatic associations and delicate sound give it a romantic yet grounded character, avoiding the top lists while remaining recognizable.
Violetta is the Italian diminutive of Viola, which derives from the Latin 'viola' meaning violet, the flower. It has been used as a given name in Italy since the Renaissance, and later appeared in operatic and literary works, most notably as the heroine of Verdi's 'La Traviata' (1853). The name entered the English-speaking world in the 19th century, though it remains less common than Violet.
Where Violetta is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Violetta” around the world
Where Violetta lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Violet, Letta, Vivi, Etta
Sibling names for Violetta
Names that share Violetta's style, for a brother or sister.
