Cynthia: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced SIN-thee-uh · 3 syllables
Borrowed from Latin Cynthia, from Ancient Greek (Kunthia), feminine of (Kunthios, “Cynthian (of or pertaining to Mount Cynthus, a mountain of Delos, celebrated as the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis)”).
- Origin
- Greek, Latin
- Pronunciation
- SIN-thee-uh
- US babies a year
- about 309 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1950
- Nicknames
- Cindy
How popular is Cynthia?
About 309 US babies a year were named Cynthia in 2021–2025. It’s used less than it was: down 53% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1950.
How old are people named Cynthia?
Half of US adults named Cynthia are older than 64; most are between 32 and 77. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Cynthia
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Cynthia have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Cynthia
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
Questions about Cynthia
How do you pronounce Cynthia?
Cynthia is pronounced SIN-thee-uh.
How popular is the name Cynthia?
About 309 US babies a year were named Cynthia in 2021–2025. It’s used less than it was: down 53% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1950.
How old are people named Cynthia?
Half of US adults named Cynthia are older than 64. Most are between 32 and 77.