Violetta
Meaningviolet · Italian
- US rank
- #1,183
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #793 in 1884
196 babies were named Violetta in the US in 2025. It has climbed 376 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1884–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 8,203 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Violetta, 196 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Violetta would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryVioletta first shows up in US birth records in 1884, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 141 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1884, when it reached #793.
- Then vs nowVioletta is 16× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 129,870 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 8,203.
- TrendVioletta has climbed 376 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,183. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedVioletta is most popular in Arizona, where it ranks #446, followed by Texas (#713) and California (#889). It's in the top 1,000 in 4 states.
- MeaningIn Italian, Violetta means “violet”. Our records link it to French and Italian roots.
About the name Violetta
Violetta is a girl name of French and Italian origin meaning “violet”. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, starting with V and ending in “-tta”. US birth records list Violetta for girls from 1884 to 2025, in 136 of those 142 years. Its best year was 1884, when it ranked #793 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #1,183, with 196 babies.
Origin:French namesItalian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 22 | 44,510 girls |
| 1890s | 21 | 48,544 girls |
| 1900s | 28 | 35,199 girls |
| 1910s | 25 | 40,733 girls |
| 1920s | 18 | 56,786 girls |
| 1930s | 14 | 72,727 girls |
| 1940s | 7.8 | 127,877 girls |
| 1950s | 6.4 | 157,233 girls |
| 1960s | 5.0 | 198,413 girls |
| 1970s | 6.0 | 167,785 girls |
| 1980s | 5.9 | 168,350 girls |
| 1990s | 6.3 | 159,236 girls |
| 2000s | 11 | 91,743 girls |
| 2010s | 51 | 19,662 girls |
| 2020s | 91 | 11,048 girls |
Other spellings of Violetta
More French girl names
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
- Girl name: Camila · temple attendant
- Girl name: Ellie · possibly light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Unisex name: Avery · elf counsel
- Girl name: Eloise · possibly healthy, wide
Questions about the name Violetta
What does the name Violetta mean?
Violetta means “violet” in Italian.
What is the origin of the name Violetta?
Violetta has French, Italian roots in our records. Other French names include Charlotte, Evelyn, Violet.
Is Violetta a boy or girl name?
Violetta is a girl name.
How popular is the name Violetta?
Violetta ranked #1,183 for US girls in 2025, given to 196 babies. Its best year was 1884 (#793).