The hyacinth flower or precious stone
Derived from the Greek name Hyakinthos, it refers to both the fragrant spring flower and a deep blue gemstone. In Greek mythology, the name is associated with a youth accidentally killed by Apollo, from whose blood the flower was said to have sprung.
Less common today
Hyacinth isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,275 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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