Jynx is a unique and distinctive given name of Latin origin, derived from the word 'iugum', meaning 'yoke' or 'harness'. It is believed to have been initially used as a surname before becoming more commonly known as a given name in recent times. The name Jynx is often associated with its alternative spelling, Jinx, which is typically used to refer to a superstition that someone brings bad luck upon oneself or others.
The name Jynx has had consistent popularity over two years with 11 babies named during this period.