Jacinto
Every Jacinto since 1909 — 2,958 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jacinto
Jacinto is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,857 in 2025 with 44 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1909, 2,958 American babies have been named Jacinto. Its peak came in 2024, when 45 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Jacinto stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jacinto year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 44 | #2,857 |
| 2024 | 45 | #2,846 |
| 2023 | 43 | #2,915 |
| 2022 | 37 | #3,241 |
| 2021 | 19 | #5,003 |
| 2020 | 19 | #4,929 |
| 2019 | 19 | #5,033 |
| 2018 | 14 | #6,154 |
| 2017 | 20 | #4,823 |
| 2016 | 26 | #4,041 |
| 2015 | 23 | #4,342 |
| 2014 | 26 | #3,945 |
| 2013 | 26 | #3,901 |
| 2012 | 23 | #4,308 |
| 2011 | 19 | #4,886 |
| 2010 | 21 | #4,584 |
| 2009 | 25 | #4,082 |
| 2008 | 25 | #4,077 |
| 2007 | 26 | #3,940 |
| 2006 | 35 | #3,111 |
| 2005 | 33 | #3,117 |
| 2004 | 25 | #3,684 |
| 2003 | 30 | #3,147 |
| 2002 | 34 | #2,782 |
| 2001 | 39 | #2,507 |
| 2000 | 38 | #2,499 |
| 1995 | 31 | #2,466 |
| 1990 | 43 | #1,822 |
| 1985 | 41 | #1,578 |
| 1980 | 32 | #1,783 |
| 1975 | 26 | #1,854 |
| 1970 | 33 | #1,478 |
| 1965 | 28 | #1,468 |
| 1960 | 21 | #1,790 |
| 1955 | 26 | #1,519 |
| 1950 | 31 | #1,301 |
| 1945 | 16 | #1,730 |
| 1940 | 26 | #1,321 |
| 1935 | 22 | #1,470 |
| 1930 | 17 | #1,861 |
| 1925 | 31 | #1,319 |
| 1920 | 25 | #1,527 |
| 1915 | 5 | #4,094 |
| 1910 | 6 | #1,503 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Jacinto
- Jacinto Benavente Writer · 1866–1954
- Jacinto Quincoces Soccer player · 1905–1997
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jacinto in 2025?
Jacinto ranked #2,857 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 44 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jacinto?
2,958 babies have been named Jacinto in the United States since 1909, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jacinto most popular?
Jacinto peaked in 2024, when 45 newborns received the name.
Is Jacinto a boy or girl name?
Jacinto is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jacinto rising or falling?
Jacinto is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Jacinto?
Well-known people named Jacinto include Jacinto Benavente (writer), Jacinto Quincoces (soccer player).