Violet Schmitt
Name meaning, origin and global statistics
Violet Schmitt 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 Schmitt: Adam Schmitt (born 1968), American singer/songwriter Adolph Schmitt (1905–1976), German prelate of the Roman Catholic Church Al Schmitt (1930–2021), American recorded music engineer Alain Schmitt (born 1983), French judoka Alfred Schmitt (1907–1973), French astronomer Allison Schmitt (born 1990), American Olympic swimmer Aloys Schmitt (1788–1866), German composer, pianist and music teacher Father Aloysius Schmitt (1909–1941), Roman Catholic priest who died at Pearl Harbor Alphonse Schmitt (1875–1912), French organist and composer Ana Carolina Schmitt (born 1990), Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt. 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: Schmitt
French
Adam Schmitt (born 1968), American singer/songwriter Adolph Schmitt (1905–1976), German prelate of the Roman Catholic Church Al Schmitt (1930–2021), American recorded music engineer Alain Schmitt (born 1983), French judoka Alfred Schmitt (1907–1973), French astronomer Allison Schmitt (born 1990), American Olympic swimmer Aloys Schmitt (1788–1866), German composer, pianist and music teacher Father Aloysius Schmitt (1909–1941), Roman Catholic priest who died at Pearl Harbor Alphonse Schmitt (1875–1912), French organist and composer Ana Carolina Schmitt (born 1990), Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt.
Geographic Distribution
The first name Violet is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:
Popularity Over Time
Popularity of the name Violet by decade, based on birth registration data:
Notable People Named Violet Schmitt
- Joan Robinson (university teacher, 1903)
- Violet Jessop (waiter, 1887)
- Ruby Payne-Scott (university teacher, 1912)
- Violet Brown (1900)
- Dion Fortune (theosophist, 1890)
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 Schmitt:
Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.
Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.
Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.
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 Schmitt?
- The surname Schmitt originates from French. Adam Schmitt (born 1968), American singer/songwriter Adolph Schmitt (1905–1976), German prelate of the Roman Catholic Church Al Schmitt (1930–2021), American recorded music engineer Alain Schmitt (born 1983), French judoka Alfred Schmitt (1907–1973), French astronomer Allison Schmitt (born 1990), American Olympic swimmer Aloys Schmitt (1788–1866), German composer, pianist and music teacher Father Aloysius Schmitt (1909–1941), Roman Catholic priest who died at Pearl Harbor Alphonse Schmitt (1875–1912), French organist and composer Ana Carolina Schmitt (born 1990), Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt.
- What are the origins of the name Violet Schmitt?
- The name Violet Schmitt combines two different traditions: the first name Violet has English roots, while the surname Schmitt originates from French.