Sindy
Sindy is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Woman from Cynthus; light.
Origin and history
Sindy is a feminine given name primarily used as a spelling variant of Cindy, a diminutive of Cynthia or Lucinda. Cynthia originates from Greek, meaning 'woman from Cynthus', an epithet of the moon goddess Artemis. In the United States, Sindy has seen modest usage, appearing occasionally in birth records since the mid-20th century.
Popularity in the United States
2,773 babies in the United States have been named Sindy since 1880. It ranks #3361 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2036.
States where it is most popular
- CA (47.9 %)
- NY (24.2 %)
- TX (17.5 %)
- NJ (2.3 %)
- FL (2.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 6 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 11 |
| 1950-1960 | 363 |
| 1960-1970 | 401 |
| 1970-1980 | 324 |
| 1980-1990 | 354 |
| 1990-2000 | 523 |
| 2000-2010 | 535 |
| 2010-2019 | 191 |
| 2020-2029 | 65 |
Fun facts
- Sindy is famously known in the United Kingdom as the name of a popular British fashion doll created by Pedigree Dolls & Toys in 1963.
- The name evolved as a modern phonetic spelling variant of the more conventional Cindy.