Jacinta
Every Jacinta since 1909 — 3,546 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jacinta
Jacinta is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,397 in 2025 with 32 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1909, 3,546 American babies have been named Jacinta. Its peak came in 1982, when 104 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jacinta stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jacinta year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32 | #4,397 |
| 2024 | 29 | #4,706 |
| 2023 | 37 | #4,011 |
| 2022 | 34 | #4,243 |
| 2021 | 30 | #4,551 |
| 2020 | 34 | #4,106 |
| 2019 | 27 | #4,964 |
| 2018 | 32 | #4,400 |
| 2017 | 54 | #3,030 |
| 2016 | 23 | #5,698 |
| 2015 | 33 | #4,340 |
| 2014 | 26 | #5,217 |
| 2013 | 14 | #8,303 |
| 2012 | 20 | #6,437 |
| 2011 | 22 | #6,021 |
| 2010 | 19 | #6,749 |
| 2009 | 23 | #5,972 |
| 2008 | 21 | #6,430 |
| 2007 | 23 | #5,969 |
| 2006 | 32 | #4,507 |
| 2005 | 34 | #4,150 |
| 2004 | 22 | #5,636 |
| 2003 | 40 | #3,551 |
| 2002 | 29 | #4,323 |
| 2001 | 42 | #3,272 |
| 2000 | 40 | #3,357 |
| 1995 | 50 | #2,528 |
| 1990 | 50 | #2,446 |
| 1985 | 75 | #1,594 |
| 1980 | 84 | #1,449 |
| 1975 | 76 | #1,387 |
| 1970 | 58 | #1,624 |
| 1965 | 21 | #2,701 |
| 1960 | 30 | #2,119 |
| 1955 | 17 | #2,767 |
| 1950 | 21 | #2,152 |
| 1945 | 11 | #2,813 |
| 1940 | 7 | #3,651 |
| 1935 | 5 | #4,508 |
| 1930 | 9 | #3,185 |
| 1925 | 11 | #3,023 |
| 1920 | 9 | #3,456 |
| 1915 | 7 | #3,604 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jacinta in 2025?
Jacinta ranked #4,397 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 32 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jacinta?
3,546 babies have been named Jacinta in the United States since 1909, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jacinta most popular?
Jacinta peaked in 1982, when 104 newborns received the name.
Is Jacinta a boy or girl name?
Jacinta is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jacinta rising or falling?
Jacinta is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.