Violet Renteria

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Violet Renteria — violet flower
101K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Violet Renteria is a name that combines English origins. The first name Violet is a feminine given name of English origin. Violet is a female given name which comes from the eponymous flower. As with other such names, its popularity has varied dramatically over time. Flower names were commonly used from about 1880 through about 1910 in the United States, with usage dropping throughout the next 80 years or so; Violet was the 88th most frequent girls' given name in 1900, dropping below position 1000 by 1960. In 1990, the name appeared again in the top 1000 at position 289 and subsequently increased in popularity. It was the 20th most used name for newborn American girls in 2022. The surname Renteria: Delio Gamboa Rentería (1936–2018), Colombian soccer player Rick Renteria (born 1961), American baseball coach Édinson Rentería (born 1968), Colombian baseball player and brother of Édgar Édgar Rentería (born 1975), Colombian baseball player and brother of Édinson Alvin Rentería (born 1978), Colombian athlete Emilio Rentería (born 1984), Venezuelan soccer player Wason Rentería (born 1985), Colombian soccer player Carlos Rentería (born 1986), Colombian soccer player Jackeline Rentería (born 1986), Colombian wrestler Luis Rentería (born 1988), Panamanian soccer player Andrés Rentería (born 1993). Violet is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 101K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Violet reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Violet

Meaning: violet flower

English

Violet is a female given name which comes from the eponymous flower. As with other such names, its popularity has varied dramatically over time. Flower names were commonly used from about 1880 through about 1910 in the United States, with usage dropping throughout the next 80 years or so; Violet was the 88th most frequent girls' given name in 1900, dropping below position 1000 by 1960. In 1990, the name appeared again in the top 1000 at position 289 and subsequently increased in popularity. It was the 20th most used name for newborn American girls in 2022.

Surname: Renteria

Spanish

Delio Gamboa Rentería (1936–2018), Colombian soccer player Rick Renteria (born 1961), American baseball coach Édinson Rentería (born 1968), Colombian baseball player and brother of Édgar Édgar Rentería (born 1975), Colombian baseball player and brother of Édinson Alvin Rentería (born 1978), Colombian athlete Emilio Rentería (born 1984), Venezuelan soccer player Wason Rentería (born 1985), Colombian soccer player Carlos Rentería (born 1986), Colombian soccer player Jackeline Rentería (born 1986), Colombian wrestler Luis Rentería (born 1988), Panamanian soccer player Andrés Rentería (born 1993).

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Violet is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Violet by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Violet Renteria

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Violet Renteria:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

4
Soul Urge Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

7
Personality Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Violet?
The first name Violet originates from English. Violet is a female given name which comes from the eponymous flower. As with other such names, its popularity has varied dramatically over time. Flower names were commonly used from about 1880 through about 1910 in the United States, with usage dropping throughout the next 80 years or so; Violet was the 88th most frequent girls' given name in 1900, dropping below position 1000 by 1960. In 1990, the name appeared again in the top 1000 at position 289 and subsequently increased in popularity. It was the 20th most used name for newborn American girls in 2022.
When was Violet most popular?
The name Violet reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Renteria?
The surname Renteria originates from Spanish. Delio Gamboa Rentería (1936–2018), Colombian soccer player Rick Renteria (born 1961), American baseball coach Édinson Rentería (born 1968), Colombian baseball player and brother of Édgar Édgar Rentería (born 1975), Colombian baseball player and brother of Édinson Alvin Rentería (born 1978), Colombian athlete Emilio Rentería (born 1984), Venezuelan soccer player Wason Rentería (born 1985), Colombian soccer player Carlos Rentería (born 1986), Colombian soccer player Jackeline Rentería (born 1986), Colombian wrestler Luis Rentería (born 1988), Panamanian soccer player Andrés Rentería (born 1993).
What are the origins of the name Violet Renteria?
The name Violet Renteria combines two different traditions: the first name Violet has English roots, while the surname Renteria originates from Spanish.
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