Girls name · Illinois
Violet in Illinois
Violet was the 12th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 273 babies named Violet that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 9,817 babies Violet.
Popularity over time
Violet in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 101 | 45th |
| 1926 | 262 | 57th |
| 1942 | 40 | 211th |
| 1958 | 15 | 574th |
| 1973 | 6 | 1150th |
| 1993 | 5 | 1707th |
| 2009 | 124 | 113th |
| 2025 | 273 | 12th |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois climbed from 45th in 1910 to 12th in 2025.
The most babies named Violet in Illinois in a single year was 313, in 1919. Its best showing was 12th among girls names in 2024.
Across the country, Violet reached its best rank of 3rd in Minnesota (2025). See Violet in every state →
How popular is Violet in Illinois?
Violet was the 12th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 273 babies named Violet that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 9,817 babies Violet.
How many babies are named Violet in Illinois?
In 2025, 273 babies were named Violet in Illinois. The most babies named Violet in Illinois in a single year was 313, in 1919.
What is the rank of Violet in Illinois?
Violet ranked 12th among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 12th among girls names in 2024.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.