Circe

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How to Pronounce Circe

Pronounced SUR-see /ˈsɜr.si/Medium

Meaning: From Greek Kirke — possibly 'bird, hawk', or 'to secure/bind'; the enchantress goddess of Greek myth; etymology debatedLow

In 30 seconds: Enchanting and mythic: Circe is the sorceress goddess of Greek legend — possibly 'hawk'. Bold, magical, and striking.

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Origin MediumGreek

MeaningFrom Greek Kirke — possibly 'bird, hawk', or 'to secure/bind'; the enchantress goddess of Greek myth; etymology debated

U.S. rank (2025)#4792 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births28 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 270

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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Circe comes from Greek Kirke — possibly 'bird, hawk', or 'to secure, bind' (the etymology is debated, which we note). The powerful enchantress goddess of Homer's Odyssey, she lends a bold, magical, mythic name (said 'SUR-see').

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-sorceress at the root, and magical.

Did you know? Circe was the enchantress goddess who transformed Odysseus's men into swine — her name is possibly 'hawk' or 'to bind' (debated); bold and magical (said 'SUR-see').

Overall data confidence 65%

References — Circe (Greek myth) — etymology debated

Variations

KirkeCersei

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Circe mean?

Circe is the Greek enchantress goddess; her name is possibly 'hawk' or 'to bind', the etymology debated.

How do you pronounce Circe?

It's said SUR-see /ˈsɜr.si/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Circe a boy or girl name?

Circe is a girl's name.

How popular is Circe?

Circe is a rare name in the U.S.