Cindy
girl name#1927 in 2025Cindy entered the US charts in 1886, peaked at #19 in 1957, ranks #1927 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1886–2025
#1927
rank today
#19
peak (1957)
100
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #1177 |
| 1890s | #1592 |
| 1900s | #1756 |
| 1910s | #2751 |
| 1920s | #2994 |
| 1930s | #1703 |
| 1940s | #426 |
| 1950s | #85 |
| 1960s | #49 |
| 1970s | #105 |
| 1980s | #175 |
| 1990s | #200 |
| 2000s | #341 |
| 2010s | #926 |
| 2020s | #1741 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Cindy has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 230,000 people named Cindy are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Cindy alive today was born around 1962, making them about 63 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Cindy in 2025?
- Cindy ranks #1927 among US girl names in 2025, with 100 babies given the name.
- When was the name Cindy most popular?
- Cindy peaked in 1957, reaching #19 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Cindy with classmates?
- Cindy will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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