Cynthia
Cynthia is derived from the Greek "Kynthia," a title for the goddess Artemis (Diana), who was born on Mount Kynthos. The name means "from Mount Cynthus" and carries associations with the moon, nature, and feminine strength.
Current Popularity
#1014 for girls
in the United States (2025)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in English-speaking countries
- •Has a strong vintage feel, most popular in the 1950s-1970s
- •The nickname Cindy became independently popular
- •Associated with poetic and literary traditions due to its mythological roots
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Famous People
Cynthia Nixon
Actress and activist
Cynthia Erivo
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Cynthia Ozick
Novelist and essayist
Cynthia McKinney
Politician and former U.S. Representative
Statistics
711,453
Total births since 1880
1957
Peak year
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