Jacinto
Jacinto is a boy's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Hyacinth flower; blue gemstone.
Origin and history
Jacinto is the Spanish form of the classical name Hyacinth, originating from Greek mythology. In Greek legend, Hyacinthus was a youth loved by Apollo, from whose blood the hyacinth flower grew. The name has maintained steady, modest usage in the United States, particularly within Spanish-speaking communities.
Popularity in the United States
2,958 babies in the United States have been named Jacinto since 1880. It ranks #2378 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1720.
States where it is most popular
- TX (69.2 %)
- CA (26.6 %)
- NY (2.2 %)
- FL (1 %)
- OH (0.42 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 6 |
| 1910-1920 | 65 |
| 1920-1930 | 209 |
| 1930-1940 | 174 |
| 1940-1950 | 229 |
| 1950-1960 | 241 |
| 1960-1970 | 288 |
| 1970-1980 | 312 |
| 1980-1990 | 353 |
| 1990-2000 | 347 |
| 2000-2010 | 310 |
| 2010-2019 | 217 |
| 2020-2029 | 207 |
Famous people named Jacinto
- Jacinto Benavente: Playwright, Author
Fun facts
- The name originates from the Greek youth Hyacinthus, who was transformed into a flower upon his death.
- Saint Hyacinth of Poland is widely venerated in Catholicism and inspired the naming of towns and monuments worldwide.