Rising since 2013, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Chrysanthemum since 1958
Babies named Chrysanthemum per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 44 |
| 2020s | 44 |
Meaning & origin
Chrysanthemum is a rare botanical name first recorded in U.S. birth data in 1958. Despite its long history, it has never cracked the top 1000 and remains highly uncommon, given to about 1 in 321,453 girls in 2025. Its peak year so far was 2024, and the name has been rising steadily since 2013, possibly due to the influence of Kevin Henkes's beloved picture book. No state data is available due to low usage, but the name appeals to parents drawn to elaborate floral choices.
Chrysanthemum comes directly from the Greek words 'chrysos' (gold) and 'anthemon' (flower), referring to the golden blooms of many species. Used as a given name in English-speaking countries since the late 19th century, it gained particular attention from the 1998 children's book 'Chrysanthemum' by Kevin Henkes.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Chrys, Cris, Antha, Mum
Sibling names for Chrysanthemum
Names that share Chrysanthemum's style, for a brother or sister.
