Cynthia Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationSIN-thia / /ˈsɪnθiə/Greek; Latin
Meaning
Greek: 'moon'; Latin: 'from Kynthos'
Historical & Cultural Background
Cynthia is derived from the Greek word 'Kynthia', which refers to the moon goddess Artemis, who was born on Mount Cynthus. The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the Renaissance, often associated with poetic and literary works. It has been used predominantly as a feminine name, though it has occasionally been adopted for boys.
Trend Summary
Cynthia has seen a decline in popularity in the United States since the 1980s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Cinthia
- Cinthya
International Variants
- Cíntia (Portuguese)
- Cynthia (Spanish)
Famous people named Cynthia
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Cynthia was first seen in the United States in 1933. Cynthia has ranked as high as #1033 nationally, which occurred in 1957, and has been most popular in California, New York, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and District of Columbia. In the past 5 years the name Cynthia has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Cynthia (1997)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1933 | 5 |
| 1934 | 8 |
| 1935 | 9 |
| 1937 | 7 |
| 1940 | 12 |
| 1941 | 5 |
| 1942 | 15 |
| 1943 | 9 |
| 1944 | 5 |
| 1945 | 12 |
| 1946 | 19 |
| 1947 | 26 |
| 1948 | 23 |
| 1949 | 20 |
| 1950 | 30 |
| 1951 | 25 |
| 1952 | 27 |
| 1953 | 31 |
| 1954 | 34 |
| 1955 | 48 |
| 1956 | 61 |
| 1957 | 76 |
| 1958 | 64 |
| 1959 | 65 |
| 1960 | 68 |
| 1961 | 56 |
| 1962 | 57 |
| 1963 | 51 |
| 1964 | 55 |
| 1965 | 61 |
| 1966 | 62 |
| 1967 | 54 |
| 1968 | 39 |
| 1969 | 50 |
| 1970 | 53 |
| 1971 | 40 |
| 1972 | 38 |
| 1973 | 34 |
| 1974 | 26 |
| 1975 | 36 |
| 1976 | 32 |
| 1977 | 23 |
| 1978 | 23 |
| 1979 | 28 |
| 1980 | 21 |
| 1981 | 17 |
| 1982 | 22 |
| 1983 | 29 |
| 1984 | 30 |
| 1985 | 30 |
| 1986 | 24 |
| 1987 | 30 |
| 1988 | 25 |
| 1989 | 41 |
| 1990 | 26 |
| 1991 | 21 |
| 1992 | 22 |
| 1993 | 20 |
| 1994 | 25 |
| 1995 | 12 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 5 |