Violet
Pronunciation: [ v-EYE-uhl-iht ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Violet first appeared in US Social Security records in 2010.
Over 47 babies have been named Violet in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Violet is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #42,345 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #42,345
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Violet
Violet is a boy name .
Is Violet a boy or girl name? Violet is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #42,345 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #15. Violet is more commonly used as a girl name.
Violet is currently ranked #42,345 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Violet include Vio, Viol, Violy, Violie, Viy, Viie, and Viokins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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