Circe
- Pronunciation
- [Circe]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- According To Greek Mythology, This African Witch Transformed The Greek Troops Of Odysseus Into Swine.The Classical Greek Pronunciation Of Her Name Is KEAR-Kay.
- Origin
- African
Circe Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 270 baby girls have been named Circe. The name peaked in 2022 with 34 US births that year (rank #4226). In 2024, ranked #4785 nationally — 559 places below its 2022 peak.
Top States for Circe
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Circe births are: Texas (20), California (18).
Other African-Origin Names Like Circe
If you like Circe's African origin, consider these related names: Aamori, Abasi, Abayomi, Abba, Abdalla. Browse all African names →
5-Letter Names Starting with C
Names with Circe's exact length and starting letter: Cabal, Cable, Cacey, Cacia, Cadan.
Quick Facts About Circe
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Compare Circe to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Circe against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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