Jinx

A popular choice for black cats, Jinx has become a quietly used option for baby boys in the US. Previously, it had been largely given to girls, likely because it appeared in the James Bond movie Die Another Day on a character played by Halle Berry.

Said character is actually named Giacinta, meaning Jinx could be a playful nickname for Giovanni, Julian, Gene, Jenson, Jamison, or similar.

Jinx was more recently used as a name for a male character in the 2024 novelMargo's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe. The book has been adapted into a TV series starring Elle Fanning, which might draw attention to the name.

As of October 2026, Jinx ranked #11540 in US births in 2024 SSA.