Will my child share the name Jacinta with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Jacinta per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Jacinta in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Jacinta becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Jacinta has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 399 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1045 in 1997. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.

Is Jacinta a good choice for a distinctive name?

Jacinta is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Jacinta a popular baby name in the United States?

Jacinta does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #5892

Jacinta

Jacinta is a distinctive choice, ranked #5892 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Jacinta in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#5892

About the Name Jacinta

Jacinta has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 399 places in five years. It was most popular in 1997 at #1045 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Jacinta is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.