How Many People Are Named Narcissus?

Complete statistics for the name Narcissus: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Narcissus
Very Rare
Greek mythology

Narcissus, a very rare female name, only 25 people in the US today carry it, making up just 1 in 13,146,426 Americans. The majority of Narcissus's are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.

~25
Living in US
1 in 13,146,426
Americans
1919
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Self-love
🌐
Origin
Greek mythology
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 33
Personality Traits
Charismatic Reflective Proud
33
Life Path Number

Life-path number 33 symbolizes a person who's destined to make significant contributions to humanity, it's a number that's all about service and leadership.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,754
Worldwide Bearers
#182,874
Global Rank
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
1,366
🇺🇸 United States
272
🇵🇭 Philippines
39
🇨🇳 China
18
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
7
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
6
🇮🇱 Israel
6
🇱🇨 Saint Lucia
5
🇨🇦 Canada
4
🇮🇳 India
4

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
25 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 112
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
318
Would be over 60 (100%)

All 318 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1919

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
74
Classic Feel
79
Modern Appeal
21
International
88

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Narcissus Through the Generations

Narcissus has been a name that has seen steady usage throughout the decades, peaking in 1919 with 16 births. Today, there are 25 people named Narcissus living in the United States, with all but three having reached their senior years. This distribution skews heavily towards those over 60, indicating that the name is predominantly associated with older generations, maintaining its classic charm and heritage.

✨ Similar Names to Narcissus

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Narcissus's Greek mythology roots

📄 About the Name Narcissus

How Many People Have the Name Narcissus?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 25 people in the United States currently share the name Narcissus. That works out to roughly 1 in every 13,146,426 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Narcissus a Common or Rare Name?

Narcissus is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Narcissus Mean?

Narcissus means "self-love" and comes from Greek mythology origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 33.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Narcissus in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Narcissus Most Popular?

The name Narcissus reached peak popularity in 1919, with 16 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Narcissus?

Approximately 25 people named Narcissus live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 318. That works out to roughly 1 in 13,146,426 Americans.

Is Narcissus a rare name?

Narcissus is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 13,146,426 Americans has this name.

What does the name Narcissus mean?

Narcissus means "self-love" and comes from Greek mythology origins.

Is Narcissus more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Narcissus are male and 100% are female.

When was Narcissus most popular?

Narcissus peaked in 1919 with 16 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US25
All-Time Births318
1 in X1 in 13,146,426
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age112
Peak Year1919
World Rank#182,874
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.