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Jinx

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Pronounced JINGKS /ˈdʒɪŋks/High

Meaning: Jinx is a word name, from English jinx, 'a charm or spell said to bring luck' (originally the bird name jynx, a wryneck used in charms). A spunky, playful pick.Low

In 30 seconds: A spunky word name: Jinx means 'a spell or charm' (said 'JINGKS'). Playful and bold.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningJinx is a word name, from English jinx, 'a charm or spell said to bring luck' (originally the bird name jynx, a wryneck used in charms). A spunky, playful pick.
U.S. rank (2024)#12686 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1950
Total births (all-time)≈ 196

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195019262024

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

As a name, Jinx is a playful word name meaning 'a charm or spell', tracing to the bird name jynx used in old charms. Bold and quirky, it has a comic-book spark. A punchy, one-beat pick (said 'JINGKS').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, spunky, and modern.

Did you know? Jinx began as the bird name jynx — a wryneck once used in love charms — and came to mean 'a spell or charm'. A cheeky, playful word name (said 'JINGKS').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Jinx — Word name; 'a charm or spell'; from bird name jynx

Variations

JynxJinksJinxie

Nicknames

JinJinxie

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If you like Jinx…

Lux— a like short, punchy -x name
Roux— a like quirky one-beat choice
Nyx— a like bold -yx word name
Lynx— shares the -nx ending
Joyce— the same short feel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jinx mean?

Jinx is a word name meaning 'a charm or spell', from the old bird name jynx used in charms.

How do you pronounce Jinx?

It's said JINGKS /ˈdʒɪŋks/ — one syllable.

Is Jinx a boy or girl name?

Jinx is used here as a girl's name, though it reads unisex.

How popular is Jinx?

Jinx is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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