Narciso
Narciso is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Daffodil or numbness; derived from the Greek word 'narke' referring to sleep or torpor.
Origin and history
Narciso is the Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese form of the ancient Greek name Narcissus. In classical mythology, Narcissus was a young man famous for his beauty who fell in love with his own reflection. It remains an uncommon male name in the United States, given to a small number of boys each year.
Popularity in the United States
2,078 babies in the United States have been named Narciso since 1880. It ranks #2832 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1896.
States where it is most popular
- TX (73.4 %)
- CA (23.6 %)
- NM (1.7 %)
- NY (0.86 %)
- IL (0.48 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 70 |
| 1920-1930 | 208 |
| 1930-1940 | 226 |
| 1940-1950 | 186 |
| 1950-1960 | 240 |
| 1960-1970 | 198 |
| 1970-1980 | 233 |
| 1980-1990 | 223 |
| 1990-2000 | 225 |
| 2000-2010 | 154 |
| 2010-2019 | 79 |
| 2020-2029 | 31 |
Famous people named Narciso
- Narciso Rodriguez: Fashion Designer
- Narciso Yepes: Classical Guitarist, Musician
Fun facts
- The name stems from the mythical figure Narcissus, who inspired the name for the narcissus flower.
- Saint Narcissus of Jerusalem lived into his century-long life and became famous for performing miracles, including turning water into oil.