girl's name
Narcissus
nar-SIS-us (English)
- Origin Latin
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 9
- Births on record 318
Narcissus is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1961 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Narcissus is a name of Latin origin.
- Peaked in 1919, when 16 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1881.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Narcissus Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1960s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 46 |
| 1890s | 38 |
| 1900s | 29 |
| 1910s | 75 |
| 1920s | 71 |
| 1930s | 32 |
| 1940s | 16 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 6 |
How Popular Is Narcissus?
In 1961, Narcissus was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Narcissus
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Narcissus Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Narcissus over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Narcissus
- English nar-SIS-us
Sibling Names for Narcissus
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Narcissus — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Narcissus
How popular is the name Narcissus?
In 1961, Narcissus was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Narcissus a girl's or a boy's name?
Narcissus is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Narcissus?
Narcissus has 3 syllables.
When was Narcissus most popular?
Narcissus peaked in 1919, when 16 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.