Jacinda Girl

Popularity: #939 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ha-SIN-dah //həˈsɪn.də//

Origin: Spanish; Greek

Meaning: Spanish: Hyacinth; Greek: Beautiful flower

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Jacinda has its roots in the Spanish name Jacinta, which is derived from the Latin name Hyacinthus. The Latin Hyacinthus itself originates from the Greek name ὑάκινθος (Hyakinthos), which is associated with a mythological figure in Greek mythology.

Hyacinthus was a beautiful youth loved by the god Apollo, and his tragic death led to the creation of the hyacinth flower, which bears his name. The transition from Hyacinthus to Jacinta occurred through the adaptation of the name in various languages, with Jacinta being the feminine form that emerged in the Spanish-speaking world.

The name Jacinta gained prominence in the Christian tradition through the veneration of Saint Jacinta Marto, one of the three shepherd children who reported the Marian apparitions at Fatima, Portugal, in 1917. Her canonization in the early 21st century further solidified the name's significance within Catholic communities.

The name Jacinda, while a more modern adaptation, likely emerged in the 20th century as a variation of Jacinta, reflecting a trend of creating unique names by altering traditional forms. Culturally, Jacinda carries connotations of beauty and grace, akin to its floral namesake, the hyacinth.

The name has been embraced in various cultures, often symbolizing purity and devotion, particularly in contexts related to the Christian faith. The name's association with flowers also lends it a sense of vitality and renewal, resonating with themes of nature and life.

This connection to both mythological and religious narratives has contributed to the name's enduring appeal across generations.

Fictional characters named Jacinda

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Jacinda is a fictional character from the novel Fireborne by Rosaria Munda. She is a fierce and determined young woman who fights for her beliefs in a world of dragons and political intrigue.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Jacinda, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

JasmineJessicaJadeJulietJocelyn

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Jacinda. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

JacintaJasminaJasminJadaJanelleJasmineJocelynJovita

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Jacinda was first seen in the United States in 1962.

Jacinda has ranked as high as #1899 nationally, which occurred in 1996, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Ohio, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Jacinda has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Jacinda 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 Jacinda 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 Jacinda.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 9 9
2024 21 21
2023 17 17
2022 16 16
2021 14 14
2020 9 9
2019 22 22
2018 17 17
2017 12 12
2016 19 19
2015 28 28
2014 19 19
2013 28 28
2012 43 43
2011 32 32
2010 41 41
2009 50 50
2008 55 55
2007 74 74
2006 85 85
2005 64 64
2004 67 67
2003 78 78
2002 107 107
2001 89 89
2000 101 101
1999 125 125
1998 131 131
1997 139 139
1996 169 169
1995 121 121
1994 79 79
1993 105 105
1992 114 114
1991 105 105
1990 88 88
1989 88 88
1988 80 80
1987 91 91
1986 93 93
1985 82 82
1984 75 75
1983 84 84
1982 71 71
1981 87 87
1980 71 71
1979 89 89
1978 84 84
1977 80 80
1976 59 59
1975 83 83
1974 94 94
1973 90 90
1972 87 87
1971 93 93
1970 63 63
1969 63 63
1968 49 49
1967 54 54
1966 41 41
1965 31 31
1964 34 34
1963 34 34
1962 9 9

Top States for Jacinda (2015)

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
CA 5
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