Total births
16
Unisex name · since 1999
Jacinth
Since 1999, U.S. Social Security records show 16 babies named Jacinth, peaking in 2005. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 16
- total births
- 1999–2019
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
Jacinth sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 16 recorded since 1999.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jacinth has been recorded 16 times among boys since 1999, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1999 to 2019.
- 16 total births
- 1999–2019 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 38% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
16 boys have been named Jacinth since 1999, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2019.
- 16
- total births
- 1999–2019
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Jacinth was born in this single decade.
2005
Single peak year
6 babies were named Jacinth in 2005 - its busiest year on record.
Jacinth's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jacinth splits its recorded history at 2005: 69% of all births land in the more recent half, 31% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1999 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2005 peak of 6 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Jacinth at a glance
Last recorded 2019Peak year
2005
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1999
Jacinth popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1999–2019
- Peak year (2005)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 21 years of records
Jacinth popularity over time - girls
12 total births recorded since 1989 (Jacinth as girls' name)
Jacinth by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Jacinth's strongest decade.
6 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Jacinth births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
5 births
- 2000s
2000s
6 births
- 2010s
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 6 births (38% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jacinth? ▼
16 babies have been named Jacinth since 1999. It was last recorded in 2019. The peak year was 2005 with 6 births.
When was Jacinth most popular? ▼
Jacinth was most popular in the 2000s decade with 6 total births. The single peak year was 2005.
Is Jacinth a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Jacinth is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 16 births, and as a girl's name it has 12 births.
How long has the name Jacinth been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Jacinth since 1999 -- 21 years through the most recent 2019 data.
What names are similar to Jacinth? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jacob, Jack, Jackson, Jace, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Jacinth's data
- Jacinth's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (6 total births) through the 2010s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Jacinth
Nearby Names Like Jacinth
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jacinth
Jacob Boy
#40 988,227 births
Jack Boy
#15 756,943 births
Jackson Boy
#35 297,220 births
Jace Boy
#114 91,544 births
Jackie Boy
#2877 78,900 births
Compare Jacinth side by side: Jacinth vs Jacob Jacinth vs Jack Jacinth vs Jackson
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1999–2019 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Jacinth: Baby Name Since 1999 - 16 Births, Peak 2005." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jacinth. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Jacinth draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.