Violetta is a feminine given name of Latin origin, derived from the purple flower violet. It gained prominence through Giuseppe Verdi's opera "La Traviata," where Violetta Valéry is the protagonist, a courtesan who falls in love with Alfredo Germont. The opera, first performed in 1853, is based on Alexander Dumas' novel "La Dame aux Camélias." Outside of literature and music, notable individuals named Violetta include Violetta Blue, an American YouTuber known for her beauty and lifestyle content.
The name Violetta saw a significant increase in popularity over the past century, with a substantial surge starting around the year 2000. Between 1884 and 1997, there were fewer than 15 births per year for this name on average, with some years showing no births at all. However, from 1998 onwards, the number of births began to rise steadily, reaching a peak in 2023 with 135 births. The total number of births recorded for the name Violetta over the entire period is 2960.