Overview
people
Sample Size
23,295
Gender Distribution
Male:
0.5%
Female:
99.5%
Origin and Meaning
Origin
English
Meaning
The name Violet is derived from the Old English word 'viola', which means 'violet flower'. The name became popular in the 19th century during the Victorian era. In literature, the name has been associated with characters who are gentle, romantic, and artistic. Today, the name is still used for girls, but rarely used for boys.
Geographic Distribution
This name appears in the following countries, sorted by popularity:
US
21,543 samples
100%
KE
142 samples
99%
ZA
113 samples
99%
IT
94 samples
95%
NG
84 samples
90%
CN
83 samples
96%
ES
70 samples
91%
MY
70 samples
100%
FR
52 samples
85%
CA
49 samples
96%
VN
43 samples
93%
ID
36 samples
81%
TW
34 samples
94%
IN
32 samples
97%
TZ
32 samples
97%
ZW
28 samples
100%
UG
27 samples
100%
DE
25 samples
92%
KR
25 samples
88%
PH
24 samples
96%
+ 32 more countries
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