Hyacinth Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: HY-uh-sinth //ˈhaɪ.ə.sɪnθ//
Origin: Greek; English
Meaning: Greek: blue larkspur; English: flower name
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Hyacinth has its roots in ancient Greek, derived from the word 'hyakinthos,' which refers to a flower, specifically the hyacinth. This term is believed to be linked to the myth of Hyacinthus, a youth loved by the god Apollo.
According to Greek mythology, Hyacinthus was accidentally killed by Apollo during a game, and from his blood, the flower was said to have sprung. The name entered Latin as 'Hyacinthus' and was subsequently adopted into Old French as 'Hyacinthe' before making its way into English in the Middle Ages.
In terms of historical milestones, the name Hyacinth appears in various classical texts and has been associated with several saints. One notable figure is Saint Hyacinth of Poland, a 13th-century Dominican priest known for his missionary work in Eastern Europe.
His veneration contributed to the name's presence in Christian contexts, particularly in the Catholic tradition. The name also appears in the King James Bible, although not directly, as it is often associated with the flower mentioned in biblical texts, symbolizing beauty and resurrection.
Culturally, the hyacinth flower has been a symbol of rebirth and renewal, often linked to springtime and the resurrection theme in Christian symbolism. The name Hyacinth has been used in literature and art to evoke themes of beauty and tragedy, reflecting its mythological origins.
Additionally, the diminutive form 'Hyacintha' has been used historically, particularly in ecclesiastical contexts, to denote female saints or figures. Overall, the name Hyacinth carries a rich tapestry of linguistic, historical, and cultural significance that has endured through the centuries.
Famous people named Hyacinth
In this section, you will find notable people named Hyacinth. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Hyacinth who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Hyacinth Bucket is a fictional character best known for the British television series Keeping Up Appearances.
Fictional characters named Hyacinth
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Hyacinth Bucket is a fictional character from the British sitcom Keeping Up Appearances. She is a social climber who is obsessed with appearing upper class and often embarrasses herself in her attempts to impress others.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Hyacinth was first seen in the United States in 1894.
Hyacinth has ranked as high as #7425 nationally, which occurred in 2025, and has been most popular in New York, Illinois, and Texas.
In the past 5 years the name Hyacinth has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Hyacinth is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Hyacinth was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Hyacinth.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 33 | 33 |
| 2024 | 28 | 28 |
| 2023 | 17 | 17 |
| 2022 | 11 | 11 |
| 2021 | 16 | 16 |
| 2020 | 5 | 5 |
| 2019 | 9 | 9 |
| 2018 | 7 | 7 |
| 2017 | 7 | 7 |
| 2016 | 6 | 6 |
| 2015 | 9 | 9 |
| 2014 | 7 | 7 |
| 2013 | 5 | 5 |
| 2012 | 7 | 7 |
| 2010 | 7 | 7 |
| 2009 | 8 | 8 |
| 2008 | 6 | 6 |
| 2007 | 12 | 12 |
| 2006 | 11 | 11 |
| 2005 | 8 | 8 |
| 2004 | 9 | 9 |
| 2003 | 7 | 7 |
| 2002 | 9 | 9 |
| 2001 | 8 | 8 |
| 2000 | 14 | 14 |
| 1999 | 7 | 7 |
| 1998 | 11 | 11 |
| 1997 | 5 | 5 |
| 1995 | 5 | 5 |
| 1994 | 6 | 6 |
| 1993 | 6 | 6 |
| 1992 | 5 | 5 |
| 1991 | 8 | 8 |
| 1987 | 5 | 5 |
| 1986 | 6 | 6 |
| 1985 | 6 | 6 |
| 1984 | 6 | 6 |
| 1983 | 6 | 6 |
| 1982 | 9 | 9 |
| 1981 | 11 | 11 |
| 1980 | 9 | 9 |
| 1979 | 7 | 7 |
| 1978 | 8 | 8 |
| 1976 | 13 | 13 |
| 1975 | 10 | 10 |
| 1974 | 11 | 11 |
| 1970 | 9 | 9 |
| 1964 | 9 | 9 |
| 1959 | 5 | 5 |
| 1958 | 7 | 7 |
| 1955 | 8 | 8 |
| 1954 | 6 | 6 |
| 1953 | 6 | 6 |
| 1950 | 7 | 7 |
| 1949 | 6 | 6 |
| 1948 | 10 | 10 |
| 1947 | 8 | 8 |
| 1944 | 8 | 8 |
| 1943 | 6 | 6 |
| 1941 | 7 | 7 |
| 1938 | 10 | 10 |
| 1937 | 8 | 8 |
| 1936 | 5 | 5 |
| 1935 | 5 | 5 |
| 1934 | 7 | 7 |
| 1933 | 5 | 5 |
| 1932 | 6 | 6 |
| 1931 | 9 | 9 |
| 1930 | 8 | 8 |
| 1929 | 5 | 5 |
| 1928 | 14 | 14 |
| 1927 | 10 | 10 |
| 1926 | 15 | 15 |
| 1925 | 12 | 12 |
| 1924 | 9 | 9 |
| 1923 | 18 | 18 |
| 1922 | 25 | 25 |
| 1921 | 17 | 17 |
| 1920 | 29 | 29 |
| 1919 | 18 | 18 |
| 1918 | 22 | 22 |
| 1917 | 24 | 24 |
| 1916 | 19 | 19 |
| 1915 | 18 | 18 |
| 1914 | 16 | 16 |
| 1913 | 15 | 15 |
| 1912 | 14 | 14 |
| 1911 | 6 | 6 |
| 1910 | 10 | 10 |
| 1909 | 13 | 13 |
| 1908 | 5 | 5 |
| 1907 | 5 | 5 |
| 1905 | 6 | 6 |
| 1904 | 8 | 8 |
| 1902 | 9 | 9 |
| 1901 | 8 | 8 |
| 1899 | 7 | 7 |
| 1897 | 6 | 6 |
| 1896 | 5 | 5 |
| 1894 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Hyacinth (2023)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |