Violette

Violette is a girl's name of French origin meaning “violet.” In 2024 it was given to 270 girls in the United States.

Violette at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
French
Meaning
“violet”

About the name Violette

Violette belongs to the French tradition. Its meaning — “violet” — is the sense carried by its French roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Violette first appears in Social Security records in 1886. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #591 in 1908, and in 2024 270 babies received the name — 6,102 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Violette in US records

First recorded (US)
1886
Best US rank
#591 in 1908
Peak year
2024
Babies named Violette in 2024
270
Total since 1880
6,102

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Violette mean?

Violette means “violet” in its French roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Violette a boy or girl name?

Violette is a girl name. In 2024, 270 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Violette?

Violette comes from the French tradition.

How popular is the name Violette?

Violette first appears in US records in 1886. Its best-ever ranking was #591 in 1908, and 270 babies were given the name in 2024.

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