Sindy Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationSIN-dee / /ˈsɪn.di/English; diminutive of Cynthia
Meaning
Diminutive of Cynthia; moon goddess
Historical & Cultural Background
Sindy is often considered a modern variant of the name Cynthia, which has roots in Greek mythology. Cynthia was a title for the goddess Artemis, associated with the moon. The name gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. It is often used as a playful or affectionate form of Cynthia.
Trend Summary
Sindy has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable rise in the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Cindy
- Cyndi
International Variants
- Cíntia (Portuguese)
- Cynthia (English)
Famous people named Sindy
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Fictional characters named Sindy
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Sindy was first seen in the United States in 1921. Sindy has ranked as high as #1038 nationally, which occurred in 1979, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, New Jersey, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Sindy has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Sindy (2015)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1921 | 6 |
| 1947 | 6 |
| 1948 | 5 |
| 1950 | 9 |
| 1951 | 17 |
| 1952 | 16 |
| 1953 | 26 |
| 1954 | 30 |
| 1955 | 23 |
| 1956 | 45 |
| 1957 | 83 |
| 1958 | 55 |
| 1959 | 59 |
| 1960 | 53 |
| 1961 | 48 |
| 1962 | 46 |
| 1963 | 54 |
| 1964 | 41 |
| 1965 | 38 |
| 1966 | 27 |
| 1967 | 29 |
| 1968 | 38 |
| 1969 | 27 |
| 1970 | 24 |
| 1971 | 31 |
| 1972 | 30 |
| 1973 | 17 |
| 1974 | 30 |
| 1975 | 13 |
| 1976 | 12 |
| 1977 | 26 |
| 1978 | 53 |
| 1979 | 88 |
| 1980 | 38 |
| 1981 | 55 |
| 1982 | 42 |
| 1983 | 23 |
| 1984 | 25 |
| 1985 | 22 |
| 1986 | 26 |
| 1987 | 35 |
| 1988 | 39 |
| 1989 | 49 |
| 1990 | 59 |
| 1991 | 48 |
| 1992 | 58 |
| 1993 | 38 |
| 1994 | 57 |
| 1995 | 60 |
| 1996 | 54 |
| 1997 | 49 |
| 1998 | 50 |
| 1999 | 50 |
| 2000 | 56 |
| 2001 | 53 |
| 2002 | 48 |
| 2003 | 50 |
| 2004 | 61 |
| 2005 | 58 |
| 2006 | 61 |
| 2007 | 49 |
| 2008 | 55 |
| 2009 | 44 |
| 2010 | 27 |
| 2011 | 25 |
| 2012 | 28 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2014 | 21 |
| 2015 | 21 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 11 |