Cynthia
Cynthia is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Woman from Cynthus; relative to Mount Cynthus.
Origin and history
Cynthia derives from classical Greek context, referencing the island of Delos or Mt. Cynthus. While overwhelmingly given to females in modern U.S. history, it has rare historical occurrences as a male name in older records.
Popularity in the United States
1,959 babies in the United States have been named Cynthia since 1880. It ranks #2908 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (47 %)
- TX (20.9 %)
- NY (10 %)
- IL (4.9 %)
- PA (3.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 29 |
| 1940-1950 | 146 |
| 1950-1960 | 460 |
| 1960-1970 | 553 |
| 1970-1980 | 333 |
| 1980-1990 | 269 |
| 1990-2000 | 158 |
| 2000-2010 | 11 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Cynthia was originally an epithet for the Greek moon goddess Artemis, referring to her birthplace on Mount Cynthus.
- Although primarily female in modern times, Cynthia appeared in U.S. masculine birth records in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.