Cindi
Cindi is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Woman from Mount Cynthus.
Origin and history
Cindi is a diminutive variant of Cynthia, which originates from the Greek name Kynthia meaning 'woman from Cynthus'. Mount Cynthus on the island of Delos was legendary as the birthplace of the goddess Artemis. The spelling peaked in popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century alongside other '-i' ending variants.
Popularity in the United States
7,696 babies in the United States have been named Cindi since 1880. It ranks #1904 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (21.3 %)
- OH (8.5 %)
- TX (8.3 %)
- NY (6.3 %)
- MI (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 139 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,151 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,805 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,327 |
| 1980-1990 | 653 |
| 1990-2000 | 366 |
| 2000-2010 | 210 |
| 2010-2019 | 45 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Cindi
- Cindi Leive: Journalist, Editor
Fun facts
- The root name Cynthia was an epithet for the Greek moon goddess Artemis, born on Mount Cynthus.
- The spelling Cindi emerged as a creative modern alternative to the conventional Cindy.