Jacinto Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Jacinto has its origins in Spanish, derived from the Greek word for the flower hyacinth. It evolved through various forms in language history, maintaining its floral significance. The name is associated with beauty and nature, and while it has biblical relevance, it is not directly mentioned in the scriptures. Jacinto has gained popularity in the 19th century and has variants such as Hyacinth and Jacintha.
The name Jacinto is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Silent Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Jacinto has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Jacinto' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2098th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1602nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1581st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1561st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1950th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3345th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3990th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Jacinto' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jacinto"
Pronunciation
/haˈsinto/
Origin
Spanish
Etymology
Jacinto is derived from the Spanish form of the name Hyacinthus, which comes from the Greek word 'hyacinthos', referring to the flower, hyacinth.
Meaning
hyacinth
Language Evolution
Hyacinthus (Greek), Hyacinthius (Latin), Jacinto (Spanish)
Historical Usage
Jacinto gained popularity in Spanish-speaking countries, particularly in the 19th century, and is often associated with the flower and its symbolism.
Variants & Derivatives
Hyacinth, Jacintha, Jacinth
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Jacinto is perceived as a traditional yet poetic name, often associated with nature and beauty due to its connection with the hyacinth flower.
Famous People
Jacinto Benavente - Spanish playwright and Nobel Prize winner, Jacinto Convit - Venezuelan physician and researcher
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jacinto"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Jacinto"
"Jacinto" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2098th of 7545 | 237 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1602nd of 6773 | 352 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1581st of 7552 | 470 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1561st of 10718 | 497 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1950th of 16616 | 574 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3345th of 24088 | 467 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3990th of 23106 | 317 |
Regional Popularity of "Jacinto" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
41.50% 982nd/2366 |
76.36% 872nd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
36.97% 870th/2353 |
61.28% 948th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
64.77% 1574th/2430 |
32.35% 923rd/2853 |
43.93% 1219th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
42.38% 1476th/3483 |
28.06% 987th/3518 |
26.88% 1087th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
64.56% 2379th/3685 |
- |
24.84% 1290th/5194 |
19.60% 1238th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
28.76% 2103rd/7313 |
31.93% 2383rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
75.30% 3000th/3984 |
- |
42.23% 2881st/6822 |
41.67% 2615th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Jacinto" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Jacinto"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jacinto" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.