Cinthia
Cinthia is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Woman from Cynthus; an epithet for the Greek moon goddess Artemis.
Origin and history
Cinthia is a spelling variant of Cynthia, derived from the Greek title for the moon goddess Artemis, referring to Mount Cynthus on Delos. While less common than the traditional 'Cynthia' spelling, it has enjoyed steady usage in the United States over the decades. It offers a classic classical allusion with a slightly altered visual style.
Popularity in the United States
6,138 babies in the United States have been named Cinthia since 1880. It ranks #2181 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1965.
States where it is most popular
- CA (48.6 %)
- TX (23.8 %)
- NY (7.9 %)
- IL (4.3 %)
- AZ (3 %)
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 | 38 |
| 1950-1960 | 531 |
| 1960-1970 | 562 |
| 1970-1980 | 564 |
| 1980-1990 | 938 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,682 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,279 |
| 2010-2019 | 408 |
| 2020-2029 | 136 |
Famous people named Cinthia
- Cinthia Moura: Model, Actress
- Cinthia Aparicio: Actress
Nicknames
Cindy, Cindi, Thia
Fun facts
- The name originates as an epithet for Artemis, referring to her birthplace on Mount Cynthus on the island of Delos.
- Cinthia is a simplified phonetic variation of the traditional Greek spelling Cynthia.