Cynthia
boy nameCynthia entered the US charts in 1933, peaked at #861 in 1957, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1933–2025
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rank today
#861
peak (1957)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #2955 |
| 1940s | #2173 |
| 1950s | #1174 |
| 1960s | #1022 |
| 1970s | #1624 |
| 1980s | #2145 |
| 1990s | #4700 |
| 2000s | #10143 |
Living bearers
About 1,600 people named Cynthia are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Cynthia alive today was born around 1965, making them about 60 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Cynthia in 2025?
- Cynthia is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Cynthia most popular?
- Cynthia peaked in 1957, reaching #861 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Cynthia with classmates?
- Cynthia will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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