Cynthia
Peaked at #7 nationally in 1957, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Cynthia has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Cynthia — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#7
in 1957
Current rank
#826
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Cynthia reached its peak popularity for girls in 1957, ranking #7 nationally with 39,340 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #492 (2014) to #826 (2024) — a 40% drop.
As of 2024, Cynthia ranks #826 nationally for girls, with 331 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #826 | 331 |
| 2023 | #871 | 308 |
| 2022 | #888 | 314 |
| 2021 | #806 | 346 |
| 2020 | #873 | 308 |
| 2019 | #748 | 378 |
| 2018 | #692 | 419 |
| 2017 | #636 | 462 |
Cynthia — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#864
in 1957
Last ranked
#11224
in 2003
Years tracked
66
1933–2003
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1933, Cynthia reached its peak popularity for boys in 1957, ranking #864 nationally with 76 babies given the name that year.
Cynthia hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2003, when it stood at #11224.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #11,224 | 5 |
| 2002 | #9,608 | 6 |
| 1999 | #8,024 | 7 |
| 1998 | #7,718 | 7 |
| 1997 | #5,724 | 10 |
| 1996 | #6,622 | 8 |
| 1995 | #4,854 | 12 |
| 1994 | #2,866 | 25 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Cynthia most popular?
Cynthia was most popular in 1957, when it ranked #7 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Cynthia becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Cynthia?
At least 713,161 babies have been recorded with the name Cynthia in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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