Cindy Girl

Popularity: #848 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: SIN-dee //ˈsɪn.di//

Origin: English; Greek

Meaning: Diminutive of Cynthia; Moon goddess

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Cindy is derived from the Greek name 'Kynthia,' which means 'from Kynthos,' a mountain on the island of Delos associated with the goddess Artemis. The name was popularized in the English-speaking world through its association with the character Cinderella, a figure from folk tales that gained prominence in the 17th century, particularly through Charles Perrault's 'Cendrillon' (1697).

The name Cindy emerged as a diminutive form of Cynthia in the 19th century, gaining traction as an independent name in its own right. Historically, the name has been linked to various cultural narratives and literary works.

The character of Cinderella, who embodies themes of resilience and transformation, has helped to solidify the name's association with beauty and kindness. The tale of Cinderella has been adapted numerous times in literature and film, with the most notable English version being the Brothers Grimm's 'Aschenputtel,' published in the early 19th century.

This connection to a beloved fairy tale has contributed to the name's enduring appeal. In addition to its literary roots, the name Cindy has been embraced in various cultural contexts, often symbolizing hope and the triumph of good over adversity.

The name's association with the moon, derived from its Greek origins, also lends it a sense of mystique and femininity. As a diminutive, Cindy has been used affectionately in various cultures, often reflecting a sense of warmth and familiarity.

Overall, the name Cindy carries a rich tapestry of historical and cultural significance, rooted in ancient mythology and reinforced through timeless storytelling.

Famous people named Cindy

In this section, you will find notable people named Cindy. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Cindy who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Cindy who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Cindy Crawford is a model and actress best known for her work in the fashion industry and her appearances in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.

Cindy Sherman is an artist and photographer best known for her conceptual self-portraits and the film stills series.

Cindy Williams is an actress best known for her role in Laverne & Shirley and American Graffiti.

Cindy McCain is a businesswoman and philanthropist best known for her work with the Hensley & Company and her advocacy for various humanitarian causes.

Fictional characters named Cindy

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Cindy Lou Who is a fictional character from the book and film How the Grinch Stole Christmas. She is a kind-hearted young girl who helps to change the Grinch's perspective on Christmas.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Cindy, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

SamanthaEmilyJessicaKatieMeganAshley

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Cindy. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

CynthiaSindyCindy-AnnCindelCindieCyndra

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Cindy was first seen in the United States in 1886.

Cindy has ranked as high as #43 nationally, which occurred in 1957, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Pennsylvania, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Cindy has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Cindy is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Cindy was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Cindy.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 100 0 100
2024 124 0 124
2023 129 0 129
2022 102 0 102
2021 114 0 114
2020 139 0 139
2019 173 0 173
2018 170 0 170
2017 230 0 230
2016 257 0 257
2015 249 0 249
2014 395 0 395
2013 342 0 342
2012 367 0 367
2011 446 0 446
2010 553 0 553
2009 567 0 567
2008 731 0 731
2007 820 0 820
2006 881 0 881
2005 988 0 988
2004 1,052 0 1,052
2003 1,160 0 1,160
2002 1,221 0 1,221
2001 1,237 5 1,232
2000 1,244 0 1,244
1999 1,333 0 1,333
1998 1,300 8 1,292
1997 1,429 8 1,421
1996 1,497 0 1,497
1995 1,505 7 1,498
1994 1,519 12 1,507
1993 1,656 14 1,642
1992 1,690 19 1,671
1991 1,624 12 1,612
1990 1,581 15 1,566
1989 1,587 21 1,566
1988 1,576 18 1,558
1987 1,443 19 1,424
1986 1,473 26 1,447
1985 1,611 17 1,594
1984 1,555 14 1,541
1983 1,564 16 1,548
1982 1,746 17 1,729
1981 1,761 14 1,747
1980 1,876 10 1,866
1979 2,100 13 2,087
1978 2,054 13 2,041
1977 2,171 12 2,159
1976 2,270 8 2,262
1975 2,520 15 2,505
1974 2,868 16 2,852
1973 3,297 17 3,280
1972 3,745 8 3,737
1971 4,925 21 4,904
1970 5,067 18 5,049
1969 4,978 23 4,955
1968 5,254 16 5,238
1967 5,793 12 5,781
1966 6,808 14 6,794
1965 7,800 23 7,777
1964 9,342 20 9,322
1963 11,113 23 11,090
1962 12,327 30 12,297
1961 13,408 20 13,388
1960 14,985 32 14,953
1959 17,006 33 16,973
1958 16,605 20 16,585
1957 20,307 35 20,272
1956 9,996 18 9,978
1955 5,598 10 5,588
1954 4,720 6 4,714
1953 3,831 6 3,825
1952 2,546 0 2,546
1951 2,031 0 2,031
1950 1,467 0 1,467
1949 1,266 5 1,261
1948 1,163 0 1,163
1947 1,140 7 1,133
1946 682 5 677
1945 332 0 332
1944 264 0 264
1943 237 0 237
1942 225 0 225
1941 104 0 104
1940 73 0 73
1939 63 0 63
1938 53 0 53
1937 29 0 29
1936 28 0 28
1935 29 0 29
1934 20 0 20
1933 15 0 15
1932 19 0 19
1931 9 0 9
1930 12 0 12
1929 12 0 12
1928 20 0 20
1927 8 0 8
1926 13 0 13
1925 12 0 12
1924 10 0 10
1923 14 0 14
1922 9 0 9
1921 5 0 5
1920 14 0 14
1919 11 0 11
1918 8 0 8
1917 10 0 10
1916 5 0 5
1915 12 0 12
1914 8 0 8
1913 10 0 10
1912 12 0 12
1911 5 0 5
1909 6 0 6
1908 6 0 6
1906 6 0 6
1902 6 0 6
1901 6 0 6
1900 5 0 5
1895 5 0 5
1888 5 0 5
1887 5 0 5
1886 5 0 5

Top States for Cindy (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 18
29%
TX 16
26%
OH 10
16%
NY 8
13%
GA 5
8%
TN 5
8%