Jinx

♂ Boy

Pronounced JINGKS /ˈdʒɪŋks/Medium

Meaning: Jinx is an English word meaning 'a charm or spell said to bring luck' (often bad luck), possibly from jynx, a bird used in charms. As a name it is strongly tied to pop culture - the character Jinx in Arcane and League of Legends. Routes uncertain; we note the pop-culture link honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A playful one-beat name: Jinx is a word for a charm or spell, and a pop-culture name (Arcane) (said 'JINGKS'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowEnglish, American

MeaningJinx is an English word meaning 'a charm or spell said to bring luck' (often bad luck), possibly from jynx, a bird used in charms. As a name it is strongly tied to pop culture - the character Jinx in Arcane and League of Legends. Routes uncertain; we note the pop-culture link honestly.

U.S. rank (2024)#11540 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 11

History & Origin

As a name, Jinx draws on the English word for 'a charm or spell' (often of bad luck), thought to come from jynx, a bird used in charms. Its modern use is strongly shaped by the character Jinx in Arcane and League of Legends. Its routes are playful and uncertain, which we note honestly (said 'JINGKS').

It appears only very rarely as a boy's name in the U.S. Rare, playful, and pop-culture-flavored.

Did you know? Jinx is a word for a charm or spell of luck - possibly from jynx, a bird once used in magic. As a name it's tied to the bold character Jinx in Arcane and League of Legends, which we note honestly (said 'JINGKS').

Overall data confidence 30%

References - Jinx — English word 'charm/spell'; pop-culture (Arcane/League) noted honestly

Variations

JynxJinksJynks

Nicknames

JinJ

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jinx mean?

Jinx is a word for 'a charm or spell (of luck),' possibly from a bird called jynx; it's also a pop-culture name (Arcane), which we note honestly.

How do you pronounce Jinx?

It's said JINGKS /ˈdʒɪŋks/ - one syllable, rhyming with 'links.'

Is Jinx a boy or girl name?

Here Jinx is used as a boy's name; it is used for both, and the Arcane character is female.

How popular is Jinx?

Jinx is a very rare given name for boys in the U.S.