Cindy
Cindy is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
From Mount Cynthus; light.
Origin and history
Cindy is historically derived as a diminutive of Cynthia, a Greek name referring to Mount Cynthus, or Lucinda. Though predominantly given to females in modern times, it has a history of rare masculine usage in the United States. Today, male usage of the name Cindy in the U.S. is extremely rare.
Popularity in the United States
771 babies in the United States have been named Cindy since 1880. It ranks #3905 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (81.3 %)
- TX (18.7 %)
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 | 17 |
| 1950-1960 | 128 |
| 1960-1970 | 213 |
| 1970-1980 | 141 |
| 1980-1990 | 172 |
| 1990-2000 | 95 |
| 2000-2010 | 5 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Cindy traces back to Cynthia, an epithet for the Greek moon goddess Artemis, associated with her mythical birthplace on Mount Cynthus.
- Over 700 males in the U.S. have been registered with the given name Cindy since official record-keeping began in 1880.