Narsis
An alternate spelling of the name Narcissus of Greek origin, meaning "daffodil" or "narcissus".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Narsis. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Narsis today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Narsis births was 1903 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Narsis. 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 Narsis. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1903
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1903 SSA rank
#1,988
Tracked since 1903
Popularity
Narsis: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Narsis 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 Narsis during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0 | 5 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Narsis
The given name Narsis has its origins in the Armenian language and culture. It is believed to have derived from the Armenian word "narsisi," which means "daffodil" or "narcissus." The name's earliest known usage dates back to the 5th century AD within the Armenian communities of the Byzantine Empire.
In ancient Armenian mythology, Narsis was the name of a beautiful youth who fell in love with his own reflection in a pool of water. This story bears striking similarities to the Greek myth of Narcissus, suggesting potential cultural exchanges or shared linguistic roots between the two civilizations.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Narsis was Narsis of Armenia, a 5th-century Armenian philosopher and theologian. He is known for his contributions to the development of Armenian Christian thought and his writings on the nature of God and the Trinity.
In the 7th century, Narsis of Edessa, an Armenian mathematician and astronomer, gained recognition for his work on the calculation of the date of Easter and his contributions to the advancement of astronomical knowledge in the Byzantine Empire.
During the Middle Ages, Narsis Shnorhali (c. 1102-1173) was a prominent Armenian poet and theologian. His poetic works, which often dealt with religious themes, have been widely studied and celebrated within Armenian literary circles.
Another notable figure with the name Narsis was Narsis Bagratunis (c. 1677-1727), an Armenian prince and military leader who played a significant role in the resistance against Ottoman rule in the early 18th century.
In more recent history, Narsis Gevorgian (1912-1988) was a Soviet Armenian painter renowned for his landscapes and depictions of rural Armenian life. His works are celebrated for their vibrant colors and realistic portrayals of the Armenian countryside.
These examples illustrate the enduring presence of the name Narsis throughout Armenian history, spanning various fields such as philosophy, literature, science, and the arts. While its usage may have evolved over time, the name retains its connection to Armenian cultural heritage and the symbolic associations with beauty and nature.
People
Narsis + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Narsis as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Narsis: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Narsis?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Narsis 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 - US residents.
Is Narsis a common name?
We classify Narsis as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Narsis most popular?
The single biggest year for Narsis was 1903, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Narsis is about 0 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 Narsis in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Narsis a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Narsis 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 Narsis still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Narsis 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 Narsis 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 are named Narsis?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.