The nameCynthia
Cynthia is a Greek name linked to the goddess Artemis. It was a top 10 American name in the 1950s and 1960s.
- Girl's name
- Greek
Meaning
Cynthia means "from Mount Kynthos", the birthplace of Artemis on the island of Delos.
Origin
Greek.
History
Cynthia was a poetic name for the moon. In the United States it was in the top 10 from 1954 to 1965, peaking at 7th in 1957.
Famous people named Cynthia
- Cynthia Nixon, actress
- Cynthia Erivo, actress
- Cynthia Rowley, designer
Popularity of the name Cynthia
Cynthia in the United States
Cynthia was most popular in the United States in the 1950s, with 263,890 births over the decade, 37% of all recorded babies named Cynthia. Its rise began around 1946, and it peaked in 1957. Half of all babies named Cynthia in the United States were born before 1960, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 321 births a year on average, against 478 in the five years before.
Cynthia in France
Cynthia was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 8,395 births over the decade, 37% of all recorded babies named Cynthia. Its rise began around 1974, and it peaked in 1989. Half of all babies named Cynthia in France were born before 1989, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 14 births a year on average, against 23 in the five years before.
Cynthia in Belgium
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Cynthia
Names from the same generation as Cynthia, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Cynthia mean?
Cynthia means "from Mount Kynthos", the birthplace of Artemis on the island of Delos.
What is the origin of the name Cynthia?
Greek.
Is Cynthia a girl's or a boy's name?
Cynthia is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Cynthia?
In 2024, Cynthia was the 827th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 331 births.
What are the variants of the name Cynthia?
Variants and related names of Cynthia include Cindy, Cinthia, Cyndie and Sindy.
What are good sibling names for Cynthia?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Sandra, Kathleen, Tiffany and Melissa for a sister, Gregory, Stephen, Steve and Steven for a brother.
Who are famous people named Cynthia?
Cynthia Nixon, actress; Cynthia Erivo, actress; Cynthia Rowley, designer.