NAME PROFILE
Fenton
Derived from the Latin word 'viola', referring to the small purple flower. This name characterizes a person who is modest and graceful, yet possesses a vibrant and imaginative personality that brightens any room.
Key Stats
| Total births | 2,046 |
| Gender | Male (3% / 97%) |
| Peak year | 1920 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1915 |
| Most recent | 2017 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 42%PA — 33%VA — 8%IL — 8%NC — 8%
Notable People
Violett Beane (Actress, The Flash) · Violetta Villas (Singer, Las Vegas Revue) · Violette Szabo (Intelligence Officer, Special Operations Executive) · Violette Leduc (Author, La Bâtarde) · Violetta Komyshan (Dancer, Professional Ballerina)
Nicknames & Diminutives
ViLettieVeeEtta
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