Cyndie Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationSIN-dee / /ˈsɪn.di/English; Greek
Meaning
English: Diminutive of Cynthia; Greek: Moon goddess
Historical & Cultural Background
Cyndie is often considered a modern diminutive of the name Cynthia, which has roots in Greek mythology. Cynthia was an epithet of the moon goddess Artemis, who was associated with the moon and hunting. The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 20th century. It reflects a trend of creating unique variations of traditional names.
Trend Summary
Cyndie has seen fluctuating popularity, with a peak in the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Cindy
- Cyndy
International Variants
- Cynthia (English)
- Cíntia (Portuguese)
- Cynthia (Italian)
Famous people named Cyndie
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Fictional characters named Cyndie
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Cyndie was first seen in the United States in 1946. Cyndie has ranked as high as #1063 nationally, which occurred in 1957, and has been most popular in California, and Washington. In the past 5 years the name Cyndie has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Cyndie (1968)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1946 | 6 |
| 1947 | 7 |
| 1948 | 6 |
| 1949 | 6 |
| 1950 | 9 |
| 1951 | 10 |
| 1952 | 9 |
| 1953 | 13 |
| 1954 | 15 |
| 1955 | 14 |
| 1956 | 23 |
| 1957 | 46 |
| 1958 | 39 |
| 1959 | 45 |
| 1960 | 41 |
| 1961 | 26 |
| 1962 | 42 |
| 1963 | 25 |
| 1964 | 21 |
| 1965 | 17 |
| 1966 | 15 |
| 1967 | 13 |
| 1968 | 12 |
| 1969 | 8 |
| 1970 | 11 |
| 1971 | 12 |
| 1972 | 17 |
| 1973 | 8 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1993 | 6 |