Cynthia
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Moon; Light
Background: The name Cynthia originates from the Greek word 'Kynthia,' which refers to the mountain of Cynthus on the island of Delos, linked to the goddess Artemis, often associated with the moon. The Latin adaptation of the name retains this connection to lunar qualities, symbolizing light.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#35
Total births
713,161
Most popular decade
1950s
(791,670 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-334 ranks)
Years in Top 100
49
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
0.3% male
99.7% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1933
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #3,642
- Peak year
- 1957
- Peak year births
- 76
- Peak rank
- #861
- Most recent year
- 2003
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #10,895
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 61
- First year rank
- #197
- Peak year
- 1957
- Peak year births
- 39,340
- Peak rank
- #7
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 331
- Recent rank
- #826
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).