Cynthia
Female name · ↓ Falling
282,919
Total Births
1957
Peak Year
#864
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Cynthia
Cynthia is of Greek origin, an epithet of the moon goddess Artemis from Mount Cynthus. It peaked in the 1960s in the US. Notable Cynthias include Cynthia Nixon and Cyndi Lauper (born Cynthia).
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 1,014 births |
| 1890s | 800 births |
| 1900s | 690 births |
| 1910s | 999 births |
| 1920s | 1,542 births |
| 1930s | 4,115 births |
| 1940s | 23,691 births |
| 1950s | 105,493 births |
| 1960s | 77,334 births |
| 1970s | 31,652 births |
| 1980s | 16,122 births |
| 1990s | 12,125 births |
| 2000s | 5,639 births |
| 2010s | 1,352 births |
| 2020s | 351 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Cynthia?
Cynthia has been given to 282,919 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1957 with 15,456 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #864.
Is Cynthia a boy or girl name?
Cynthia is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Cynthia most popular?
Cynthia was most popular in 1957, when 15,456 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Cynthia?
Cynthia first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).