Cinda
Cinda is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Light or person from Mount Cynthus.
Origin and history
Cinda is an English given name, typically used as a short form or variant of Lucinda or Cynthia. It originated as a diminished form before gaining independent usage in the mid-20th century in the United States. Though common in the mid-1900s, it is rarely given to newborns today.
Popularity in the United States
4,590 babies in the United States have been named Cinda since 1880. It ranks #2582 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- OH (16.5 %)
- IN (12.8 %)
- IL (9.8 %)
- CA (9.3 %)
- PA (7.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 43 |
| 1890-1900 | 62 |
| 1900-1910 | 58 |
| 1910-1920 | 102 |
| 1920-1930 | 59 |
| 1930-1940 | 117 |
| 1940-1950 | 851 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,879 |
| 1960-1970 | 891 |
| 1970-1980 | 343 |
| 1980-1990 | 132 |
| 1990-2000 | 47 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 6 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Cinda
- Cinda Williams Chima: Author, Novelist
Nicknames
Cindy
Fun facts
- Cinda originated as a pet form of Lucinda (meaning light) and Cynthia (referring to the Greek moon goddess).
- The name saw its peak usage in the United States during the 1940s and 1950s.