Cindy
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Woman From Kynthos; Moon
Background: The name Cindy originates from the Greek name 'Kynthia,' which means 'woman from Kynthos,' referring to the birthplace of the goddess Artemis. Additionally, Cindy has connections to the French term 'cinder,' linked to the moon, reflecting its association with light and beauty.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#159
Total births
257,965
Most popular decade
1950s
(252,324 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-946 ranks)
Years in Top 100
21
First recorded year
1886
Gender usage
0.3% male
99.7% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1946
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #3,524
- Peak year
- 1957
- Peak year births
- 35
- Peak rank
- #1,318
- Most recent year
- 2001
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #10,556
Female
- First year
- 1886
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #1,108
- Peak year
- 1957
- Peak year births
- 20,272
- Peak rank
- #19
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 123
- Recent rank
- #1,657
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).