Total births
2,078
Boys' name · since 1893
Narciso
Narciso has 2,078 recorded births since 1893 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1990 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #10979
- among boys today
- 2,078
- born since 1893
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 23%
- more common than other boys
Narciso currently ranks #10979 among boys' names in America, with 2,078 babies recorded since 1893.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Narciso has been recorded 2,078 times among boys since 1893, currently ranked #10979 nationally and more common than 23% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 1950s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1893 to 2025.
- #10979 among boys today
- 2,078 born since 1893
- 1950s peak decade
- 23% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Narciso is currently the #10979 boys' name in America, more common than 23% of boys - 2,078 born since 1893, peaking in the 1950s.
- #10979
- among boys today
- 2,078
- born since 1893
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 23%
- more common than other boys
Narciso vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#10979
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 23% of names given to boys today.
1950s
Peak decade
12% of everyone ever named Narciso was born in this single decade.
1990
Single peak year
34 babies were named Narciso in 1990 - its busiest year on record.
How Narciso compares
2,078 Top 21% higher than 79% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Narciso's all-time total is 6x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Narciso | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,078 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 34 | 23 | 22,252 |
Narciso's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Narciso splits its recorded history at 1968: 47% of all births land in the more recent half, 53% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1893 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1990 peak of 34 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Narciso at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1990
Current rank
#10,979
Active since
1893
Narciso popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1893–2025
- Peak year (1990)
- 34
- Annual births at peak, across 133 years of records
Narciso by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Narciso's strongest decade.
240 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 12% of all-time use.
Narciso births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 5
1890s
5 births
- 1910s 70
1910s
70 births
- 1920s
1920s
208 births
- 1930s
1930s
226 births
- 1940s
1940s
186 births
- 1950s
1950s
240 births
- 1960s
1960s
198 births
- 1970s
1970s
233 births
- 1980s
1980s
223 births
- 1990s
1990s
225 births
- 2000s
2000s
154 births
- 2010s 79
2010s
79 births
- 2020s 31
2020s
31 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 240 births (12% of all-time use).
How Narciso compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Narciso's total volume
Narciso vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Narciso by state
Where Narciso concentrates geographically, total births since 1893
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 766 | 36.9% |
| #2 | California | | 246 | 11.8% |
| #3 | New Mexico | | 18 | 0.9% |
| #4 | New York | | 9 | 0.4% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.2% |
Texas share of Narciso's total US births 36.9%
Even split
766 of 2,078 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Narciso? ▼
Since 1893, Social Security records show 2,078 babies named Narciso. Today it holds rank #10979 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 1990, with 34 births.
When was Narciso most popular? ▼
Narciso was most popular in the 1950s decade with 240 total births. The single peak year was 1990.
Where is Narciso most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Narciso are Texas (766 births), California (246 births), New Mexico (18 births).
How long has the name Narciso been used? ▼
Narciso has been recorded in Social Security data since 1893, spanning 133 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Narciso? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Narek, Narayan, Naren, Narada, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Narciso's data
- Narciso's decade-level peak was the 1950s (240 total births); usage has since declined to 31 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Narcisos (766 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Narciso
Nearby Names Like Narciso
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Narciso
Narek Boy
#4263 675 births
Narayan Boy
273 births
Naren Boy
209 births
Narada Boy
201 births
Nareg Boy
146 births
Compare Narciso side by side: Narciso vs Narek Narciso vs Narayan Narciso vs Naren
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Names with a similar popularity rank to Narciso
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1,940 births · Peak 1920
Reynold #10980
4,672 births · Peak 1922
Encarnacion #10977
851 births · Peak 1923
Garvin #10981
2,424 births · Peak 1921
Oris #10976
1,661 births · Peak 1915
Ezell #10982
3,243 births · Peak 1951
Roma #10975
576 births · Peak 1919
Carnell #10983
4,618 births · Peak 1958
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1893–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Narciso: #10979 Boys' Name - 2,078 Births, Peak 1990." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/narciso. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Narciso draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.