Sindy Girl

Popularity: #938 · Trend: ↘ Falling

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

Origin: English; diminutive of Cynthia

Meaning: Diminutive of Cynthia; moon goddess

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Sindy is a variant of Cindy, which itself is derived from the Greek name Kynthia, meaning 'from Kynthos.' Kynthos is a mountain on the island of Delos, associated with the goddess Artemis, who was often referred to as Cynthia due to her birthplace. The name entered the English language through the French form Cinderelle, which became popular in the 17th century, particularly after the publication of Charles Perrault's fairy tale "Cinderella" in 1697.

This tale, which features a character named Cinderella, helped solidify the name's association with beauty and transformation. Historically, the name Cindy gained traction in the English-speaking world during the 20th century, particularly in the mid-1900s, as it became a common diminutive for Cynthia.

The name's association with the fairy tale character contributed to its charm and appeal, leading to various adaptations and cultural references in literature, film, and music. The character of Cinderella has been a significant figure in Western folklore, symbolizing resilience and the triumph of good over adversity, which further enhanced the name's resonance.

Cindy and its variants, including Sindy, have been used in various cultures, often embodying themes of kindness and hope. The name has also been associated with several notable figures in popular culture, including characters in television and film, which have perpetuated its familiarity.

The enduring nature of the name Sindy reflects its roots in mythology and fairy tales, illustrating how names can carry deep cultural significance across generations.

Famous people named Sindy

In this section, you will find notable people named Sindy. 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 Sindy who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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

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

Fictional characters named Sindy

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Sindy is a fictional character from the doll line Sindy. She is a fashion doll known for her various styles and adventures, often portrayed as a friend to children in play scenarios.

Sibling suggestions

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

MindyKindyLindyTindyCathySally

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Sindy. 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.

CindyCynthiaSiennaSandyMindyLindyTinaZindy

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Sindy was first seen in the United States in 1921.

Sindy has ranked as high as #2248 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)

The name Sindy 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 Sindy 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 Sindy.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 10 10
2024 11 11
2023 7 7
2022 17 17
2021 11 11
2020 9 9
2019 14 14
2018 10 10
2017 16 16
2016 11 11
2015 21 21
2014 21 21
2013 18 18
2012 28 28
2011 25 25
2010 27 27
2009 44 44
2008 55 55
2007 49 49
2006 61 61
2005 58 58
2004 61 61
2003 50 50
2002 48 48
2001 53 53
2000 56 56
1999 50 50
1998 50 50
1997 49 49
1996 54 54
1995 60 60
1994 57 57
1993 38 38
1992 58 58
1991 48 48
1990 59 59
1989 49 49
1988 39 39
1987 35 35
1986 26 26
1985 22 22
1984 25 25
1983 23 23
1982 42 42
1981 55 55
1980 38 38
1979 88 88
1978 53 53
1977 26 26
1976 12 12
1975 13 13
1974 30 30
1973 17 17
1972 30 30
1971 31 31
1970 24 24
1969 27 27
1968 38 38
1967 29 29
1966 27 27
1965 38 38
1964 41 41
1963 54 54
1962 46 46
1961 48 48
1960 53 53
1959 59 59
1958 55 55
1957 83 83
1956 45 45
1955 23 23
1954 30 30
1953 26 26
1952 16 16
1951 17 17
1950 9 9
1948 5 5
1947 6 6
1921 6 6

Top States for Sindy (2015)

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 5
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