Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Violet.
National Rank (2025)
#13
All-Time Peak Rank
#13 (2025)
Total U.S. Births
185,561
Unisex Distribution0.2% Boy / 99.8% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Violet Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Violet
According to SSA data, Violet achieved its highest historical rank of #13 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 7,546 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 56.5%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Violet scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+56.5% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record7,546Births in 2025
Years in Top 100
40yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:879
1890s:3,076
1900s:7,844
1910s:23,157
1920s:30,022
1930s:13,863
1940s:6,553
1950s:4,153
1960s:2,256
1970s:1,243
1980s:1,393
1990s:1,699
2000s:9,811
2010s:41,581
2020s:38,031
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesVi-ol-et
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with V, a letter used by only 1.5% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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