Narciso Boy

Popularity: #933 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: nar-SEE-so //nɑːrˈsiːsoʊ//

Origin: Spanish; Italian

Meaning: Spanish: daffodil; Italian: from the narcissus flower

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Narciso has its roots in the ancient Greek name Νάρκισσος (Narkissos), which is derived from the word ναρκη (narkē), meaning "numbness" or "sleep." This etymology is often linked to the myth of Narcissus, a figure in Greek mythology who fell in love with his own reflection, leading to his demise. The story of Narcissus was famously recounted by the Roman poet Ovid in his work "Metamorphoses" during the 1st century CE, which contributed to the name's enduring legacy in Western literature and culture.

The name made its way into Latin as Narcissus, and subsequently into various Romance languages, including Spanish and Italian, as Narciso. Throughout history, the name Narciso has been associated with themes of beauty, self-obsession, and the consequences of vanity.

In the Christian tradition, the name has been borne by several saints, notably Saint Narcissus of Jerusalem, who served as a bishop in the 2nd century CE. His contributions to the early Church and his veneration in various Christian communities have further solidified the name's significance in religious contexts.

The name also appears in various artistic and literary works, reinforcing its cultural resonance. In addition to its mythological and religious connotations, Narciso has been embraced in various cultural expressions, including literature, art, and music.

The symbolism of the name often evokes the duality of beauty and tragedy, reflecting the complexities of human nature. The diminutive form Narcisito is sometimes used in Spanish-speaking cultures, adding a layer of affection and familiarity to the name.

Overall, Narciso carries a rich tapestry of historical and cultural significance that has allowed it to endure through centuries.

Famous people named Narciso

In this section, you will find notable people named Narciso. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Narciso who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Narciso Rodriguez is a fashion designer best known for his work with Calvin Klein, his own eponymous label, and dressing Michelle Obama.

Fictional characters named Narciso

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Narciso is a fictional character from the novel The Betrothed (I Promessi Sposi) by Alessandro Manzoni. He is a minor character who serves as a servant to the protagonist, Renzo Tramaglino.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Narciso, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

MarcoLucaDiegoMateoSantiagoJavier

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Narciso. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

NarcisseNarcisNarcisusNarcisetteNarcisinaNarcisito

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Narciso was first seen in the United States in 1893.

Narciso has ranked as high as #5158 nationally, which occurred in 1990, and has been most popular in Texas, California, New Mexico, New York, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Narciso has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Narciso is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Narciso was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Narciso.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 5 5
2024 6 6
2023 6 6
2022 8 8
2020 6 6
2019 8 8
2018 10 10
2017 12 12
2015 7 7
2014 8 8
2013 5 5
2012 7 7
2011 11 11
2010 11 11
2009 9 9
2008 17 17
2007 11 11
2006 17 17
2005 17 17
2004 20 20
2003 17 17
2002 17 17
2001 13 13
2000 16 16
1999 21 21
1998 23 23
1997 9 9
1996 23 23
1995 17 17
1994 24 24
1993 21 21
1992 25 25
1991 28 28
1990 34 34
1989 16 16
1988 15 15
1987 18 18
1986 23 23
1985 28 28
1984 18 18
1983 21 21
1982 19 19
1981 33 33
1980 32 32
1979 27 27
1978 25 25
1977 18 18
1976 14 14
1975 22 22
1974 24 24
1973 24 24
1972 28 28
1971 22 22
1970 29 29
1969 15 15
1968 17 17
1967 24 24
1966 23 23
1965 17 17
1964 12 12
1963 17 17
1962 24 24
1961 24 24
1960 25 25
1959 26 26
1958 33 33
1957 20 20
1956 29 29
1955 25 25
1954 31 31
1953 19 19
1952 14 14
1951 15 15
1950 28 28
1949 19 19
1948 16 16
1947 16 16
1946 28 28
1945 12 12
1944 17 17
1943 25 25
1942 20 20
1941 15 15
1940 18 18
1939 17 17
1938 22 22
1937 24 24
1936 17 17
1935 19 19
1934 27 27
1933 25 25
1932 28 28
1931 23 23
1930 24 24
1929 27 27
1928 24 24
1927 24 24
1926 18 18
1925 13 13
1924 26 26
1923 24 24
1922 13 13
1921 20 20
1920 19 19
1919 17 17
1918 16 16
1917 10 10
1915 8 8
1914 6 6
1913 8 8
1911 5 5
1893 5 5

Top States for Narciso (2010)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 5
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