Cindy
Cindy is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Woman from Cynthus; light.
Origin and history
Cindy originated as a diminutive of Cynthia or Lucinda, ultimately deriving from the Greek word for Mount Cynthus on Delos. It gained immense popularity in the mid-20th century in the United States as an independent given name. Although its usage has declined since its peak, it remains a familiar classic.
Popularity in the United States
257,294 babies in the United States have been named Cindy since 1880. It ranks #160 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1408.
States where it is most popular
- CA (13.9 %)
- TX (7.1 %)
- NY (6.7 %)
- PA (5.3 %)
- IL (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 15 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 35 |
| 1910-1920 | 81 |
| 1920-1930 | 117 |
| 1930-1940 | 277 |
| 1940-1950 | 5,469 |
| 1950-1960 | 83,979 |
| 1960-1970 | 91,595 |
| 1970-1980 | 30,876 |
| 1980-1990 | 16,020 |
| 1990-2000 | 15,039 |
| 2000-2010 | 9,896 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,182 |
| 2020-2029 | 708 |
Famous people named Cindy
- Cindy Crawford: Model, Businesswoman
- Cindy Lauper: Singer, Songwriter
- Cindy Sherman: Artist, Photographer
Fun facts
- Originally a pet form of Cynthia or Lucinda, Cindy became widely recognized as an independent legal name in the 20th century.
- Cindy consistently ranked among the top 20 most popular female names in the United States during the late 1950s.