Hyacinth
Meaninghyacinth flower · Greek
- US rank
- #4,265
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,152 in 1909
33 babies were named Hyacinth in the US in 2025. It has climbed 10,823 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1894–2025
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Hyacinth you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 48,780 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Hyacinth, 33 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Hyacinth would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryHyacinth first shows up in US birth records in 1894, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 131 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1909, when it ranked #1,152. Today it's #4,265, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowHyacinth is 2.7× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 129,870 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 48,780.
- TrendHyacinth has climbed 10,823 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,265. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Greek, Hyacinth means “hyacinth flower”.
About the name Hyacinth
Hyacinth is a girl name meaning “hyacinth flower”. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, starting with H and ending in “-nth”. US birth records list Hyacinth for girls from 1894 to 2025, in 100 of those 132 years. Its best year was 1909, when it ranked #1,152 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #4,265, with 33 babies.
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 17 | 60,606 girls |
| 1900s | 19 | 53,967 girls |
| 1910s | 20 | 49,213 girls |
| 1920s | 13 | 77,821 girls |
| 1930s | 5.9 | 169,205 girls |
| 1940s | 3.0 | 333,333 girls |
| 1950s | 2.0 | 487,805 girls |
| 1960s | 0.5 | 2,127,660 girls |
| 1970s | 3.8 | 263,158 girls |
| 1980s | 3.4 | 290,698 girls |
| 1990s | 2.9 | 338,983 girls |
| 2000s | 5.0 | 201,207 girls |
| 2010s | 3.7 | 273,224 girls |
| 2020s | 11 | 88,235 girls |
Questions about the name Hyacinth
What does the name Hyacinth mean?
Hyacinth means “hyacinth flower” in Greek.
Is Hyacinth a boy or girl name?
Hyacinth is a girl name.
How popular is the name Hyacinth?
Hyacinth ranked #4,265 for US girls in 2025, given to 33 babies. Its best year was 1909 (#1,152).