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 their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Jacinta becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Jacinta is declining: down 434 places since 2020, to #5,927 in 2025. It peaked at #1,045 in 1997.

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.

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Jacinta

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Jacinta is a distinctive choice, ranked #5927 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Jacinta in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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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 rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Jacinta in their class.