A 1900s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Hyacinth since 1894
Babies named Hyacinth per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2025, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Hyacinth's real moment was 1909.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 23 |
| 1900s | 54 |
| 1910s | 162 |
| 1920s | 154 |
| 1930s | 63 |
| 1940s | 45 |
| 1950s | 39 |
| 1960s | 9 |
| 1970s | 58 |
| 1980s | 58 |
| 1990s | 53 |
| 2000s | 92 |
| 2010s | 64 |
| 2020s | 110 |
Meaning & origin
Hyacinth is a delicate botanical name with deep mythological roots, used predominantly for girls. In 2025 it ranked 4265th, with approximately 1 in 48705 births, reflecting its rarity. The name peaked in popularity in 1909 and after a long decline has been gradually rising since 1989, a trajectory that suggests renewed interest in vintage flower names. While not in the top 1000, its revival has been steady, and it remains a distinctive choice with literary and floral charm.
Hyacinth derives from the Greek name Hyakinthos, the name of a youth beloved by Apollo in Greek mythology. After his death, Apollo caused the hyacinth flower to spring from his blood. The name was used in England by the 19th century, particularly during the Victorian flower-name fashion. It remained rare but has seen a revival in recent decades.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cinthy, Cinthia, Hy, Sin
Variants: Hyacintha, Hyacinthe, Jacinth
Sibling names for Hyacinth
Names that share Hyacinth's style, for a brother or sister.
