Jacinta
About Jacinta
Jacinta, the Spanish word for hyacinth, is a lot softer and sweeter than the English version. The correct Spanish pronunciation is ha-SEEN-ta, though many English speakers would say ja-SIN-ta. Although the name is slightly different, Jacinta is largely associated at present with Australian-born actress Jacinda Barrett.
Pronounced hah-SIN-tuh; juh-SIN-tuh.
As of October 2026, Jacinta ranked #4397 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1252 in 1982.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | #4,340 | 33 | 18.5 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | #3,029 | 54 | 31.3 |
| 2018 | #4,400 | 32 | 18.8 |
| 2019 | #4,963 | 27 | 16.1 |
| 2020 | #4,106 | 34 | 21 |
| 2021 | #4,550 | 30 | 18.3 |
| 2022 | #4,239 | 34 | 20.7 |
| 2023 | #4,007 | 37 | 23.1 |
| 2024 | #4,689 | 29 | 17.9 |
| 2025 | #4,397 | 32 | 19.9 |
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Jacinta on lists
Famous Jacintas
- Saint Jacinta Marto
Portuguese "child of Fátima" who witnessed religious apparitions
- Jacinta Parejo
First Lady of Venezuela as wife of President Joaquín Crespo
- Jacinta Claudia John
Australian actress
- Jacinta Patrice Stapleton
Australian actress
- Jacinta Marie Allan
Australian politician
- Jacinta Anne Kennedy
Australian basketball player
- Jacinta Mary Ann Collins
Australian Senator
- Jacinta Joan Coleman
New Zealand cyclist
- Jacinta Brondgeest
Australian,American singer
Jacinta in pop culture
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