Cynthia
Cynthia: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɪn.θi.ə/
Meaning and origin of Cynthia
- A female given name from Ancient Greek.
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin Cynthia, from Ancient Greek Κυνθία (Kunthía), feminine of Κύνθιος (Kúnthios, “Cynthian (of or pertaining to Mount Cynthus, a mountain of Delos, celebrated as the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis)”).
How popular is Cynthia?
Since 1880, 711,453 girls and 1,959 boys in the U.S. have been named Cynthia (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #7 in 1957. Its highest rank for boys was #864 in 1957. In 2025, 247 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Cynthia FAQ
What does the name Cynthia mean?
A female given name from Ancient Greek. Borrowed from Latin Cynthia, from Ancient Greek Κυνθία (Kunthía), feminine of Κύνθιος (Kúnthios, “Cynthian (of or pertaining to Mount Cynthus, a mountain of Delos, celebrated as the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis)”).
What is the origin of the name Cynthia?
Cynthia is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Cynthia?
Since 1880, 711,453 girls and 1,959 boys in the U.S. have been named Cynthia (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #7 in 1957. Its highest rank for boys was #864 in 1957. In 2025, 247 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Cynthia a boy or girl name?
Cynthia is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 711,453 girls and 1,959 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.