Declining since 1997, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Jacinda since 1962
Babies named Jacinda per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 315 |
| 1970s | 822 |
| 1980s | 822 |
| 1990s | 1,176 |
| 2000s | 770 |
| 2010s | 261 |
| 2020s | 86 |
Meaning & origin
Jacinda first appeared in U.S. baby name records in 1962, and its usage grew slowly over the following decades, reaching its peak in 1996. After that, the name entered a decline, with the trajectory showing a steady fall since 1997. As of 2025, it ranks 10,107, with roughly 1 in every 178,585 newborn girls receiving the name. Despite its modest overall frequency, Jacinda has maintained a consistent presence, particularly in the 1990s when it saw its highest number of births. The name's top states are not recorded, suggesting it has not been regionally concentrated. Jacinda remains a distinctive choice, balancing a floral feel with a modern, international sound.
Jacinda is widely considered a feminine elaboration of Jacinto, the Spanish and Portuguese form of Hyacinthus, derived from the Greek name for the hyacinth flower. The name emerged in the English-speaking world in the mid-20th century, likely influenced by other feminine -a endings popular at the time. It gained modest use in the United States from the 1960s onward.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jaci, Cindy, Jaz
Sibling names for Jacinda
Names that share Jacinda's style, for a brother or sister.
