Synthia
Synthia is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Woman from Cynthus; offset of the moon.
Origin and history
Synthia is a spelling variant of Cynthia, derived from the Greek epithet for the moon goddess Artemis. It refers to Mount Cynthus on the island of Delos, her mythical birthplace. The name has seen moderate historical usage in the United States, often chosen as a distinctive alternative to the classic spelling.
Popularity in the United States
2,428 babies in the United States have been named Synthia since 1880. It ranks #3582 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2057.
States where it is most popular
- CA (57.3 %)
- TX (26.1 %)
- NY (4.9 %)
- FL (4.3 %)
- AL (2.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 6 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 10 |
| 1940-1950 | 120 |
| 1950-1960 | 343 |
| 1960-1970 | 511 |
| 1970-1980 | 296 |
| 1980-1990 | 284 |
| 1990-2000 | 423 |
| 2000-2010 | 248 |
| 2010-2019 | 143 |
| 2020-2029 | 44 |
Nicknames
Cindy, Thia, Sinny
Fun facts
- The name originally served as an epithet for Artemis, the Greek goddess of the moon and hunting.
- Replacing the initial 'C' with an 'S' offers a phonetically intuitive alternative to Cynthia.