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Hyacinth

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Pronounced HY-ə-sinth /ˈhaɪ.ə.sɪnθ/High

Meaning: From Greek hyakinthos — the fragrant hyacinth flower (and a precious blue stone); from a Greek mythMedium

In 30 seconds: Fragrant and blue: Hyacinth is the sweet spring flower (and a blue gem). Ornate, vintage, and lovely.
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningFrom Greek hyakinthos — the fragrant hyacinth flower (and a precious blue stone); from a Greek myth
U.S. rank (2025)#4294 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births33 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 984

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202518942025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Hyacinth comes from Greek hyakinthos — the fragrant hyacinth flower and a precious blue stone — from the myth of Hyakinthos, a youth loved by Apollo, from whose blood the flower sprang. An ornate, vintage flower-name (St Hyacinth too).

It registers thinly today. Rare, the-hyacinth-flower at the root, and ornate.

Did you know? Hyacinth names the fragrant blue spring flower (and a gem) — born from a Greek myth of a youth beloved by Apollo; an ornate, vintage flower-name.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name — Hyacinth — etymology

Variations

JacintaHyacinthaGiacinta

Nicknames

Cinthie

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If you like Hyacinth…

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Iris— a companion flower-name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hyacinth mean?

Hyacinth is the fragrant blue flower (and a gem), from Greek hyakinthos.

How do you pronounce Hyacinth?

It's said HY-ə-sinth /ˈhaɪ.ə.sɪnθ/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Hyacinth a boy or girl name?

Hyacinth is mainly a girl's name (a saint's name for boys too).

How popular is Hyacinth?

Hyacinth is a rare name in the U.S.

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