UK girl's name
Violetta
A feminine diminutive of Viola, meaning "small purple flower".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Violetta is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Violetta popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3695, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 11 births.
This profile covers 120 England and Wales registrations across 16 recorded years from 2007 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 55% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 119 living people in the UK are called Violetta. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Violetta ranked #3695 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2013, when 11 girls were registered as Violetta.
- • About 119 living people in the UK are estimated to have Violetta as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3695
2024
Births in 2024
6
Latest year
Peak year
2013
11 births
Estimated living
119
2026
Meaning
What does Violetta mean?
The name Violetta has its origins in the Latin language, derived from the word "viola," which means "violet." It is a diminutive form of the name Viola, which was a popular name in Ancient Rome. The name is believed to have first emerged during the Roman era, around the 1st century AD.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Violetta can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Suetonius, who mentioned a woman named Violetta in his work "The Twelve Caesars." This reference dates back to the 2nd century AD.
In the Middle Ages, the name Violetta gained popularity across Europe, particularly in Italy, France, and Spain. It was often associated with the violet flower, which held symbolic meanings of humility, modesty, and faithfulness in Christian traditions.
During the Renaissance period, the name Violetta became more widespread, appearing in various literary works and historical records. One notable bearer of the name was Violetta Thurman, an Italian poet and writer who lived in the 16th century (1508-1568).
In the 17th century, the name was particularly popular in France, where it was sometimes spelled as "Violette." One famous French figure with the name was Violette de Béthune (1598-1675), a noblewoman and the second wife of the Prince of Condé.
Another notable historical figure with the name Violetta was Violetta Valery (1728-1796), an Italian opera singer and composer who was renowned for her performances in the 18th century.
In the 19th century, the name Violetta gained prominence in literature, particularly in the operatic work "La Traviata" by Giuseppe Verdi. The main character, Violetta Valéry, was a courtesan who sacrificed her love for the sake of her lover's family. This association with the opera further popularized the name.
Other famous bearers of the name Violetta include Violetta Elvin (1886-1966), an English actress and singer active during the early 20th century, and Violetta Villas (1938-2011), a renowned Polish singer and actress known for her powerful soprano voice.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Violetta over time
The chart below shows babies named Violetta registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2007 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Violetta, the clearest high point is 2013. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2024, compared with 11 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Violetta by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Violetta was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3107 | 38 | 5 |
| 2010s | #3022 | 74 | 9 |
| 2000s | #4531 | 8 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Violetta
- Victoria 19,582
- Violet 14,594
- Vanessa 3,696
- Verity 3,437
- Valentina 2,969
- Vienna 2,077
- Vivienne 1,692
- Veronica 1,425
- Valerie 733
- Viktoria 696
- Vera 667
- Vivian 619
FAQ
Violetta: questions and answers
How popular is the name Violetta in the UK right now?
In 2024, Violetta was ranked #3695 for girls in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Violetta most popular?
The peak year on record was 2013, with 11 babies registered as Violetta in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Violetta?
A feminine diminutive of Viola, meaning "small purple flower".
How many people are called Violetta in the UK?
A total of 120 babies have been registered as Violetta across the 16 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.