Cynthia
Cynthia is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Woman from Kynthos or moon goddess.
Origin and history
Cynthia originates from Ancient Greek, referring to the island of Delos and the moon goddess Artemis. It became widely popular in the mid-20th century in the United States and remains a familiar classic name. Today, it is less common for newborns but retains strong historical recognition.
Popularity in the United States
711,453 babies in the United States have been named Cynthia since 1880. It ranks #35 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #836.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11.7 %)
- TX (8.6 %)
- NY (6.7 %)
- IL (5.6 %)
- PA (5.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 582 |
| 1890-1900 | 701 |
| 1900-1910 | 694 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,911 |
| 1920-1930 | 3,661 |
| 1930-1940 | 9,666 |
| 1940-1950 | 58,061 |
| 1950-1960 | 263,432 |
| 1960-1970 | 196,597 |
| 1970-1980 | 80,196 |
| 1980-1990 | 41,666 |
| 1990-2000 | 31,313 |
| 2000-2010 | 15,172 |
| 2010-2019 | 5,946 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,855 |
Famous people named Cynthia
- Cynthia Nixon: Actress, Activist
- Cynthia Erivo: Actress, Singer
Nicknames
Cindy, Cyndi, Thia
Fun facts
- Cynthia was originally an epithet of the Greek moon goddess Artemis, who was said to be born on Mount Kynthos.
- The name experienced immense popularity in the United States, ranking among the top female names throughout the mid-20th century.