girl's name
Jacintha
juh-SIN-thuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 219
Jacintha is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1985 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
- Peaked in Ireland in 1964, when 15 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in Ireland.
- First appears in birth records in 1964.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Jacintha Over Time
Births per decade in Ireland, 1960s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 57 |
| 1970s | 79 |
| 1980s | 25 |
| 1990s | 4 |
How Popular Is Jacintha?
In 1990, Jacintha was given to 4 babies in Ireland, ranking #466 that year. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
Where Jacintha Is Used
Irish figures withhold any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. The Central Statistics Office began recording the síneadh fada in 2018, so accented and unaccented spellings are counted separately from that year on. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Jacintha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Jacintha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Jacintha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Jacintha
- English juh-SIN-thuh
Sibling Names for Jacintha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Jacintha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Jacintha
How popular is the name Jacintha?
In 1990, Jacintha was given to 4 babies in Ireland, ranking #466 that year. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
Is Jacintha a girl's or a boy's name?
Jacintha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Jacintha?
Jacintha has 3 syllables.
When was Jacintha most popular?
Jacintha peaked in 1964, when 15 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.