Rising since 1987, #893 for girls today.
Popularity of Violette since 1886
Babies named Violette per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 17 |
| 1890s | 97 |
| 1900s | 272 |
| 1910s | 790 |
| 1920s | 730 |
| 1930s | 247 |
| 1940s | 93 |
| 1950s | 84 |
| 1960s | 22 |
| 1970s | 51 |
| 1980s | 74 |
| 1990s | 114 |
| 2000s | 480 |
| 2010s | 1,758 |
| 2020s | 1,574 |
Meaning & origin
Violette, a French diminutive of Violet, carries the gentle imagery of the violet flower. First recorded in the United States in 1886, the name saw modest use before entering a period of decline. However, it has been steadily rising again since 1987, reaching its peak rank of 893 in 2025. Today, about 1 in 5,394 girls are named Violette, reflecting a renewed appreciation for French-inspired floral names. The name is most popular in states like Wisconsin, Utah, and North Carolina, where the longer, romantic form of Violet appeals to parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar choice.
Violette is the French feminine diminutive of violet, referring to the violet flower. The name has been used in France since the Middle Ages and became especially popular in the 19th century, later adopted in English-speaking countries as an elegant variant of Violet.
Where Violette is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Violette” around the world
Where Violette lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
255
babies in 2024
Quebec
#100
in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Vi, Vivi, Letty
Sibling names for Violette
Names that share Violette's style, for a brother or sister.
