Violet
Meaning: Purple flower; modest and delicate
Origin: Latin viola (violet flower), from the Old French violette
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #182
Total births: 2,485
History: Violet surged in the 2010s as botanical names dominated Australian charts. Violet Crumble is an iconic Australian chocolate bar — the honeycomb treat every Aussie kid grew up with. Violet means both flowers and chocolate in Australia.
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Look at the data
Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2025) | #20 |
| Babies named Violet in 2025 | 196 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 2,485 |
| Peak year | 2022 (199 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #20 |
| Years in records | 2009–2025 (17 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↑ 22 spots |
Frequently asked about Violet
What does the name Violet mean?
Violet means “Purple flower; modest and delicate” from Latin viola (violet flower), from the Old French violette roots.
What is the origin of the name Violet?
Violet has Latin viola (violet flower), from the Old French violette origin. The traditional meaning is “Purple flower; modest and delicate”.
How popular is Violet in Australia?
Violet ranked #20 in Australia in 2025 — given to 196 babies that year.
When was Violet most popular?
Violet peaked in 2022 with 199 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Violet a boy or girl name?
Violet is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Violets in registered births are female.
Is the name Violet rising or falling in popularity?
Violet has risen 22 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #42 in 2020 to #20 in 2025.
How long has Violet been recorded in Australia?
Violet appears in birth records in Australia across 17 years — from 2009 through 2025.