Synthia Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationSIN-thee-uh / /ˈsɪnθiə/Greek; English
Meaning
Greek: 'to shine'; English: variant of Cynthia
Historical & Cultural Background
Synthia is a modern variant of the name Cynthia, which has roots in Greek mythology as an epithet of the moon goddess Artemis. The name gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. It is often associated with brightness and illumination due to its meaning.
Trend Summary
Synthia has seen limited popularity in the United States, often considered a modern variation of the more traditional Cynthia.
Similar Names
Variants
- Cynthia
International Variants
- Cynthia (English)
- Cíntia (Portuguese)
- Cynthia (Italian)
Famous people named Synthia
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Fictional characters named Synthia
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Synthia was first seen in the United States in 1890. Synthia has ranked as high as #1048 nationally, which occurred in 1965, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Synthia has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Synthia (2018)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1890 | 6 |
| 1930 | 5 |
| 1938 | 5 |
| 1941 | 7 |
| 1942 | 7 |
| 1943 | 12 |
| 1944 | 7 |
| 1945 | 9 |
| 1946 | 15 |
| 1947 | 19 |
| 1948 | 25 |
| 1949 | 19 |
| 1950 | 18 |
| 1951 | 20 |
| 1952 | 30 |
| 1953 | 25 |
| 1954 | 37 |
| 1955 | 41 |
| 1956 | 36 |
| 1957 | 46 |
| 1958 | 50 |
| 1959 | 40 |
| 1960 | 56 |
| 1961 | 47 |
| 1962 | 49 |
| 1963 | 45 |
| 1964 | 52 |
| 1965 | 67 |
| 1966 | 58 |
| 1967 | 47 |
| 1968 | 45 |
| 1969 | 45 |
| 1970 | 46 |
| 1971 | 40 |
| 1972 | 33 |
| 1973 | 37 |
| 1974 | 29 |
| 1975 | 22 |
| 1976 | 13 |
| 1977 | 30 |
| 1978 | 18 |
| 1979 | 28 |
| 1980 | 30 |
| 1981 | 25 |
| 1982 | 26 |
| 1983 | 30 |
| 1984 | 22 |
| 1985 | 26 |
| 1986 | 24 |
| 1987 | 27 |
| 1988 | 36 |
| 1989 | 38 |
| 1990 | 50 |
| 1991 | 29 |
| 1992 | 50 |
| 1993 | 44 |
| 1994 | 39 |
| 1995 | 40 |
| 1996 | 56 |
| 1997 | 40 |
| 1998 | 41 |
| 1999 | 34 |
| 2000 | 30 |
| 2001 | 28 |
| 2002 | 31 |
| 2003 | 23 |
| 2004 | 17 |
| 2005 | 35 |
| 2006 | 19 |
| 2007 | 19 |
| 2008 | 23 |
| 2009 | 23 |
| 2010 | 22 |
| 2011 | 17 |
| 2012 | 18 |
| 2013 | 16 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 9 |