Chrysanthemum
Golden flower commonly symbolizing optimism and longevity.
Name Census estimates that about 94 living Americans carry the first name Chrysanthemum. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Chrysanthemum today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Chrysanthemum births was 2024 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Chrysanthemum. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Chrysanthemum. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
94
~ 1 in 3,646,323 Americans
Peak year
2024
12 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,533
Tracked since 1958
Popularity
Chrysanthemum: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Chrysanthemum from the 1950s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 44 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Chrysanthemum by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Chrysanthemum during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Chrysanthemum
The name Chrysanthemum has its origins in Ancient Greek, derived from the words "chrysos" meaning golden, and "anthemon" meaning flower. It was initially used to refer to the vibrant yellow flowers that belong to the daisy family. The chrysanthemum flower held cultural significance in ancient civilizations and was often associated with the sun, vitality, and longevity.
Chrysanthemum as a given name first emerged in Europe during the Renaissance period, particularly in countries like Italy and France. It was a symbolic name, reflecting the appreciation for classical Greek and Roman culture, as well as the resurgence of interest in nature and floral imagery. The name was sometimes bestowed upon children born in the autumn months when chrysanthemums typically bloom.
One of the earliest recorded instances of Chrysanthemum as a name can be found in the writings of the 16th-century Italian Renaissance author Pietro Aretino. In his play "La Cortigiana" (The Courtesan), published in 1534, one of the characters is named Chrysanthemum.
Throughout history, several notable women have borne the name Chrysanthemum. Chrysanthemum Partridge (1688-1765) was an English botanist and artist, known for her intricate illustrations of plants and flowers. Chrysanthemum Adams (1870-1937) was an American writer and children's book author, best remembered for her novel "Tow-Path" published in 1905.
In Japan, the name Chrysanthemum held particular significance due to its association with the Imperial Family. Princess Chrysanthemum (1957-), also known as Sayako Kuroda, is a member of the Japanese Imperial Family and the only daughter of Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko. The chrysanthemum flower is a revered symbol in Japanese culture and has been closely tied to the monarchy for centuries.
Another notable figure with this name was Chrysanthemum Dolly (1856-1944), an American performer and actress who was a pioneer of vaudeville and early film. She was one of the first African American women to gain widespread recognition on the American stage.
While Chrysanthemum is an uncommon name in many parts of the world today, it remains a unique and evocative choice, carrying with it a rich cultural and historical legacy that spans from ancient civilizations to modern times.
People
Chrysanthemum + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Chrysanthemum as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Chrysanthemum: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Chrysanthemum?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 94 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Chrysanthemum going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 3,646,323 US residents.
Is Chrysanthemum a common name?
We classify Chrysanthemum as "Very Rare". It ranks above 63.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 97 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Chrysanthemum most popular?
The single biggest year for Chrysanthemum was 2024, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Chrysanthemum is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Chrysanthemum in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Chrysanthemum a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Chrysanthemum in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Chrysanthemum still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Chrysanthemum in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Chrysanthemum can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Chrysanthemum?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.