Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Viola
Endangered
Down 94.3% from peak
Peak era
1918
Peak births
4,331
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Viola
How many people are named Viola?
An estimated 15,148 living Americans are named Viola.
How rare is Viola?
Viola is uncommon among babies today, with 247 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 94.3% from its 1918 peak.
How old is the typical Viola?
The median age of a living American named Viola is approximately 64 years, with most bearers falling between 24 and 76 years old.
Is Viola still popular?
No. Viola is endangered as a baby name, down 94.3% from its 1918 peak with 247 births in 2025.
Where is Viola most common?
Viola has its strongest geographic signal in New Mexico, where it appears 9.4× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19182025
Peak year
1918
Decline from peak
94.3%
2025
247
All-time
132,993