Violette
How to say it: vy-uh-LET · /ˌvaɪəˈlɛt/
French form of Violet, from Latin 'viola' meaning the violet flower. The French spelling adds elegance.
Violette was the 18th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 298 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 56% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #9 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #18 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 298 |
| Share of births | 1 in 417 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +56% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #9 |
| In France, 2025 | #211 among girls’ names, 315 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
This French spelling is climbing and seeing its finest hour now. The 2020s stand as its peak, with continued ascent expected.
What goes with it
Crisp at the edge yet breathy overall, Violette feels gentle and floral with a hint of colour. Rosalie shares its romantic air.
Parents who love Violette also love
Nicknames
- Vi
- Vio
- Lettie
Honouring a Violette in the family
- Lettiepet form
- Violanteequivalent
- Violettaequivalent
- Violettequivalent
- Violetspelling
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Violette is about 1 in 18.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #211 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Violette
- Violette Szabo (1921–1945)French-British SOE spy
- Violette Leduc (1907–1972)French writer
- Violette Morris (1893–1944)French athlete
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