Jinx
Pronunciation: [ j-IHNGKS ]
Jinx is a girl baby name. Ranked #19,348 in the US.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Jinx first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 120 babies have been named Jinx in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jinx is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #19,348 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #19,348
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Jinx is also used as a boy name, ranked #25116.
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About the Name Jinx
Jinx is a girl name .
Is Jinx a boy or girl name? Jinx is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #19,348 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #25,116. Jinx is more commonly used as a girl name.
Jinx is currently ranked #19,348 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Jinx include Jinora, Jind . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis