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Jacynth

Girl name · Spanish

Jacynth is a Spanish girl name. Spanish names often honor saints or family members and are used across Spain and Latin America. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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  • Word funJacynth doesn't repeat a single letter: 7 letters, all different.
  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Jacynth would score 22 points, thanks largely to the J (worth 8). A high-scoring name!
  • GenerationJacynth peaked in 1977, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Jacynth you'd meet today is about 48 years old.
  • HistoryJacynth first shows up in US birth records in 1977, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 48 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1977–2025

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Jacynth

Jacynth is a girl name of Spanish origin. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It hit its peak in the 1970s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Spanish names

Other spellings of Jacynth

Girl name: Jacinth

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Questions about the name Jacynth

What is the origin of the name Jacynth?

Jacynth is Spanish in origin. Other Spanish names to consider are Sofia (“wisdom”), Camila (“temple attendant”), Maya (“illusion”) and Liliana (“lily”).

Is Jacynth a boy or girl name?

Jacynth is a girl name.

How popular is the name Jacynth?

Jacynth is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1977. It peaked at #9,652 in 1977, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What names are similar to Jacynth?

If you like Jacynth, you might also like Jacinth. Jacinth is another spelling of the same name.

What should I know before naming my baby Jacynth?

Jacynth is a Spanish girl name. Spanish names often honor saints or family members and are used across Spain and Latin America. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.