Cynthia: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A moon goddess name glowing with celestial light.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #867
- Peak
- #7 in 1957
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Cynthia Means
Cynthia is a girl name of English origin. A moon goddess name glowing with celestial light.
How Popular Cynthia Is
Cynthia currently ranks #867 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #7 in 1957. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Cynthia
- Cynthia was a top 10 name in the United States, peaking at #7 in 1957.
- Once a top name, Cynthia has become less common in recent decades, giving it a distinctive vintage appeal.
- Cynthia has been a top 100 name across 167+ years of American history.
- Cynthia is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
Names Like Cynthia
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Cynthia
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Cynthia.
Questions About Cynthia
What does Cynthia mean?
Cynthia is a girl name of English origin. A moon goddess name glowing with celestial light.
How popular is Cynthia?
Cynthia currently ranks #867 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #7 in 1957. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Cynthia come from?
Cynthia comes from English roots. Cynthia was a top 10 name in the United States, peaking at #7 in 1957.
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