Cynthea
girl nameCynthea entered the US charts in 1948, peaked at #3106 in 1953, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1948–2025
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rank today
#3106
peak (1953)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #4662 |
| 1950s | #3730 |
| 1960s | #5208 |
| 1970s | #6898 |
| 1980s | #10411 |
| 1990s | #9836 |
| 2000s | #13601 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Cynthea are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Cynthea alive today was born around 1966, making them about 59 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Cynthea in 2025?
- Cynthea is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Cynthea most popular?
- Cynthea peaked in 1953, reaching #3106 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Cynthea with classmates?
- Cynthea will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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