Cyndi
Cyndi is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Woman from Cynthus; light.
Origin and history
Cyndi is a variant spelling of Cindy, which evolved as a diminutive of Cynthia or Lucinda. The name Cynthia originates from Greek, referencing Mount Cynthus on the island of Delos. In the United States, Cyndi reached peak usage during the mid-20th century.
Popularity in the United States
3,568 babies in the United States have been named Cyndi since 1880. It ranks #2960 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2096.
States where it is most popular
- CA (39 %)
- TX (16.9 %)
- NY (6.5 %)
- OH (6.2 %)
- MI (5 %)
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 | 55 |
| 1950-1960 | 765 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,273 |
| 1970-1980 | 539 |
| 1980-1990 | 436 |
| 1990-2000 | 247 |
| 2000-2010 | 176 |
| 2010-2019 | 72 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Famous people named Cyndi
- Cyndi Lauper: Singer, Songwriter
Fun facts
- Cyndi originated as a short form for Cynthia and Lucinda before becoming an independent given name.
- The spelling gained high visibility through American singer and pop icon Cyndi Lauper.