Find out how popular the first name Circe has been for the last 49 years (from 1975 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Circe by gender

Based on the last 49 years of data, Circe is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 18 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Circe.

The history of the first name Circe

The name Circe originated from Greek mythology and literature. It is derived from the Greek word "kirke", which means "falcon" or "hawk". The name was first recorded in Homer's epic poem, the Odyssey, which is believed to have been written in the 8th century BC.

Circe was a powerful sorceress and a minor goddess in Greek mythology. She was the daughter of the sun god Helios and the ocean nymph Perse. According to the Odyssey, Circe lived on the island of Aeaea and turned Odysseus' crew into pigs when they arrived on her island. However, with the help of the god Hermes, Odysseus was able to resist her magic and eventually persuade her to turn his men back into humans.

The earliest recorded person with the name Circe was Circe, the sorceress from Greek mythology. Other notable people with the name Circe throughout history include:

1. Circe of Rome (1st century BC), a wealthy Roman woman and patron of the arts.
2. Circe Inghilleri (1508-1572), an Italian poet and playwright.
3. Circe Brassard (1923-2018), a Canadian actress and television host.
4. Circe Link (born 1963), an American author and academic.
5. Circe Maia (born 1971), a Brazilian actress and television presenter.

The name Circe has been used in various works of literature and popular culture over the centuries, often as a reference to the mythological character. It has been used in novels, plays, and films, and has also been used as a character name in various fantasy and science fiction works.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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