Cynthia

Cynthia - A very unique male name



  Nov 14,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Cynthia at a glance

Cynthia is ranked #3183 among boy baby names in 1997, with 5 births in 1997. It peaked in 1957 at #872 and first appeared on the charts in 1947.

Rank in 1997
#3183
Births in 1997
5
Peak year
1957 (#872)
First appeared
1947
Trend
#2027 in 1992 → #3183 in 1997 (Falling)
Popularity
1 in 342,823 boys
Visitor rating
4.0/5 (8 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Cynthia appeared on the charts for the first time in 1947 on position #1481. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Cynthia and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Cynthia? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Cynthia. The baby boy name Cynthia was given to 5 baby boys in 1997, ranking #3183 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 342,823 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Cynthia peaked in popularity 69 years ago in 1957 on position 872.



Famous with this name

Cynthia Erivo
Cynthia Nixon
Cynthia Rothrock


How would you rate Cynthia, 1-5?

Rating: 4.0/5 (8 recent votes)


Cynthia is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Cynthia is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #2,162 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,162.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Cynthia is where you live.


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Cynthia origin and meaning

Cynthia is a 7 letter name with 3 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Cynthia, pop culture references for the name Cynthia and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Cynthia

We've found the following names that sound similar to Cynthia, sorted by popularity.

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Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
19973183
19963164
19953136
19941913
19932058
19922027
19911919
19901794
19891282
19881885
19871552
19862029
19851584
19841508
19831486
19821677
19812249
19801992
19791938
19781561
19761816
19731828
19721503
19711376
19701138
19691261
19681050
1967989
19661182
1965924
19641154
19631098
19621046
19611007
19601426
1959989
1958979
1957872
19561259
19551460
19511579
19501564
19471481

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
California2162

Even more about Cynthia


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Cynthia a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Cynthia?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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#
On chart
1957
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Cynthia
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 342,823
Letter count 7
Syllable count 3
Year first discovered 1947
1997 births +5

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