Cindy
Cindy: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ΛsΙͺndi/
Meaning and origin of Cindy
- A diminutive of the female given name Cynthia and Lucinda; also used as a formal female given name.
Etymology
Shortened from Lucinda and Cinderella. In the 20th century adopted as a pet form of Cynthia.
How popular is Cindy?
Since 1880, 257,294 girls and 771 boys in the U.S. have been named Cindy (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #19 in 1957. Its highest rank for boys was #1320 in 1957. In 2025, 100 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Sibling name ideas for Cindy
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Cindy FAQ
What does the name Cindy mean?
A diminutive of the female given name Cynthia and Lucinda; also used as a formal female given name. Shortened from Lucinda and Cinderella. In the 20th century adopted as a pet form of Cynthia.
How popular is the name Cindy?
Since 1880, 257,294 girls and 771 boys in the U.S. have been named Cindy (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #19 in 1957. Its highest rank for boys was #1320 in 1957. In 2025, 100 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Cindy a boy or girl name?
Cindy is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 257,294 girls and 771 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880β2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.