Jinks
Pronunciation: [ j-IHNGKS ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #39,044
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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Germanic ger + trud origin
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Welsh origin
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#39,221 in US
Germanic origin
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Old English origin
"wise counselor"
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Hebrew origin
"Sea of bitterness"
#39,128 in US
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About the Name Jinks
Jinks is a boy name .
Jinks is currently ranked #39,044 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jinks include Jin, Jiy, and Jinie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis