Violette
3 countries#278 in France, 2022Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Violette was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
23,532 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #278 · peaked in 2012 with 452 births
Most common in: Paris, Nord, Pas-de-Calais, Yvelines, Bouches-du-Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
6,403 births recorded 1886–2025 · currently #893 · peaked in 2025 with 298 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Illinois, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
197 births recorded 2001–2021 · currently #1692 · peaked in 2019 with 21 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
197 births recorded 2001–2021 · peaked in 2019 with 21 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
France rank history
Violette’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #252 | — |
| 2004 | #262 | ↓10 |
| 2005 | #204 | ↑58 |
| 2006 | #167 | ↑37 |
| 2007 | #166 | ↑1 |
| 2008 | #162 | ↑4 |
| 2009 | #177 | ↓15 |
| 2010 | #163 | ↑14 |
| 2011 | #159 | ↑4 |
| 2012 | #144 | ↑15 |
| 2013 | #171 | ↓27 |
| 2014 | #200 | ↓29 |
| 2015 | #258 | ↓58 |
| 2016 | #278 | ↓20 |
| 2017 | #307 | ↓29 |
| 2018 | #302 | ↑5 |
| 2019 | #264 | ↑38 |
| 2020 | #278 | ↓14 |
| 2021 | #296 | ↓18 |
| 2022 | #278 | ↑18 |
Frequently asked questions about Violette
Is Violette a popular name?
Yes — Violette currently ranks #278 among girls’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Violette more common for boys or girls?
Violette is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official France birth data.
When was Violette most popular?
Violette peaked in 2012 in France, with 452 recorded births that year.
Is Violette rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Violette’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #205 in 1900 to #278 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Violette?
At least 30,132 babies have been recorded with the name Violette across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Violette popular in more than one country?
Yes — Violette appears in official birth records in 3 countries: France, United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Violette?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Violette include Anais, Mariel, Chandler, Liv.
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