Jinx
Meaningcharm, spell · English
- US rank
- #10,917
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #2,341 in 1950
8 babies were named Jinx in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 1926–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Jinx you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 200,000 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Jinx, 8 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Jinx would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJinx first shows up in US birth records in 1926, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 99 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1950, when it ranked #2,341. Today it's #10,917, so it could be due a comeback.
- MeaningIn English, Jinx means “charm, spell”.
About the name Jinx
Jinx is a girl name of Latin origin meaning “charm, spell”. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with J and ending in “-inx”. US birth records list Jinx for girls from 1926 to 2025, in 24 of those 100 years. Its best year was 1950, when it ranked #2,341 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #10,917, with 8 babies.
Origin:Latin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 1.3 | 784,314 girls |
| 1940s | 4.5 | 223,214 girls |
| 1950s | 4.3 | 230,947 girls |
| 1960s | 0.6 | 1,612,903 girls |
| 2010s | 0.6 | 1,612,903 girls |
| 2020s | 2.5 | 405,405 girls |
More Latin girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Amelia · work, industrious
- Girl name: Mia · possibly beloved
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Ava · possibly bird, or life
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
- Girl name: Aurora · dawn
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
Questions about the name Jinx
What does the name Jinx mean?
Jinx means “charm, spell” in English.
What is the origin of the name Jinx?
Jinx has Latin roots in our records. Other Latin names include Olivia, Amelia, Mia.
Is Jinx a boy or girl name?
Jinx is a girl name.
How popular is the name Jinx?
Jinx ranked #10,917 for US girls in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 1950 (#2,341).