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Chrysanthemum

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Pronounced krih-SAN-thuh-mum /krɪˈsæn.θə.məm/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek chrysos, 'gold', + anthemon, 'a flower', hence 'a golden flower' (the chrysanthemum); a word/flower-name; we note the word-nameLow

In 30 seconds: A golden flower: Chrysanthemum is Greek. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'krih-SAN-thuh-mum').
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningFrom the Greek chrysos, 'gold', + anthemon, 'a flower', hence 'a golden flower' (the chrysanthemum); a word/flower-name; we note the word-name
U.S. rank (2025)#15418 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 102

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419582025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Chrysanthemum comes from the Greek chrysos, 'gold', + anthemon, 'a flower', hence 'a golden flower' (the chrysanthemum); a word/flower-name (we note the word-name). A lyrical, modern name (said 'krih-SAN-thuh-mum'; nickname Chrys).

In the U.S. it appears as a modern flower word-name. Rare, a-golden-flower at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Chrysanthemum joins the Greek chrysos, 'gold', and anthemon, 'a flower', hence 'a golden flower' — a lyrical flower word-name (we note the word-name; said 'krih-SAN-thuh-mum').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Chrysanthemum — flower word-name

Variations

Chrysantha

Nicknames

ChrysMum

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Chrysanthemum mean?

Chrysanthemum is Greek for 'a golden flower' (chrysos, 'gold', + anthemon, 'a flower'). We note the word-name.

How do you pronounce Chrysanthemum?

It's said krih-SAN-thuh-mum /krɪˈsæn.θə.məm/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Chrysanthemum a boy or girl name?

Chrysanthemum is a girl's name.

How popular is Chrysanthemum?

Chrysanthemum is a very rare name in the U.S.

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