Girl · #13,518 in 2026

Narcissa

Name: Popularity of the name Narcissa in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Narcissa, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#13,518

Peak Rank

#3,137 (1948)

Total Babies

190

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1884

First Year

1996

Last Year

1948

Peak Year

#3137

Peak Rank

190

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Narcissa

Narcissa first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1884, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1948, when 11 Narcissas were born — ranking #3,137 that year. As of 2026, Narcissa ranks #13,518 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 190 Narcissas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Narcissa

Phonetically similar names — useful when Narcissa is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Narcissi
Narcissus
Narcist
Narcisse
Narcisa
Narcism
Narciso
Nerissa
Marissa
Nurses
Nearest
Marisa

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Narcissa

What does the name Narcissa mean?

Narcissa is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1884. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Narcissa in 2026?

In 2026, Narcissa ranks #13,518 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Narcissa most popular?

Narcissa reached its peak popularity in 1948, ranking #3,137 that year with 11 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Narcissa most popular?

Narcissa has historically been most popular in Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Narcissa.

Is Narcissa a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Narcissa is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Narcissa?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Narcissa include Vicy, Oney, Castella. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Narcissa

Narcissa is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1884 and has accumulated 190 births in the dataset. Narcissa's peak popularity came in 1948 when it ranked #3,137. Use the chart and map above to compare Narcissa's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.