Girl · #5,851 in 2026

Narcissus

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

Current Rank

#5,851

Peak Rank

#2,156 (1919)

Total Babies

318

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1881

First Year

1961

Last Year

1919

Peak Year

#2156

Peak Rank

318

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Narcissus

Narcissus first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1881, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1919, when 16 Narcissuss were born — ranking #2,156 that year. As of 2026, Narcissus ranks #5,851 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 318 Narcissuss 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

500+

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Names that sound like Narcissus

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

Narcissist
Narcissi
Neurosis
Narcist
Narcism
Narcisse
Narcissuses
Marcescence
Narcosis
Narcissists
Narcisa
Marxists

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Narcissus

What does the name Narcissus mean?

Narcissus is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1881. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Narcissus in 2026?

In 2026, Narcissus ranks #5,851 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Narcissus most popular?

Narcissus reached its peak popularity in 1919, ranking #2,156 that year with 16 babies given the name.

Is Narcissus a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Narcissus?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Narcissus include Viney, Lydie, Domitila. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Narcissus

Narcissus is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1881 and has accumulated 318 births in the dataset. Narcissus's peak popularity came in 1919 when it ranked #2,156. Use the chart and map above to compare Narcissus'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.