Cindy Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationSIN-dee / /ˈsɪn.di/English; Greek
Meaning
English: Diminutive of Cynthia; Greek: Moon goddess
Historical & Cultural Background
Cindy is often considered a diminutive form of Cynthia, which has roots in Greek mythology. Cynthia was an epithet of the goddess Artemis, associated with the moon. The name gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. It has been used predominantly for girls, but can also be found as a name for boys in some contexts.
Trend Summary
Cindy has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Cindee
- Cyndi
International Variants
- Cíndy (Spanish)
- Cynthia (English)
Famous people named Cindy
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Fictional characters named Cindy
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Cindy was first seen in the United States in 1946. Cindy has ranked as high as #1074 nationally, which occurred in 1957, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Cindy has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Cindy (1994)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1946 | 5 |
| 1947 | 7 |
| 1949 | 5 |
| 1953 | 6 |
| 1954 | 6 |
| 1955 | 10 |
| 1956 | 18 |
| 1957 | 35 |
| 1958 | 20 |
| 1959 | 33 |
| 1960 | 32 |
| 1961 | 20 |
| 1962 | 30 |
| 1963 | 23 |
| 1964 | 20 |
| 1965 | 23 |
| 1966 | 14 |
| 1967 | 12 |
| 1968 | 16 |
| 1969 | 23 |
| 1970 | 18 |
| 1971 | 21 |
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1973 | 17 |
| 1974 | 16 |
| 1975 | 15 |
| 1976 | 8 |
| 1977 | 12 |
| 1978 | 13 |
| 1979 | 13 |
| 1980 | 10 |
| 1981 | 14 |
| 1982 | 17 |
| 1983 | 16 |
| 1984 | 14 |
| 1985 | 17 |
| 1986 | 26 |
| 1987 | 19 |
| 1988 | 18 |
| 1989 | 21 |
| 1990 | 15 |
| 1991 | 12 |
| 1992 | 19 |
| 1993 | 14 |
| 1994 | 12 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 2001 | 5 |