Find out how popular the first name Cinderella has been for the last 48 years (from 1976 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Cinderella by gender

Based on the last 48 years of data, Cinderella is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 8 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Cinderella.

The history of the first name Cinderella

The name Cinderella is derived from the French phrase "cendre" meaning "ash," and the diminutive suffix "ella," creating the meaning "little ashen one." This name first gained popularity through the famous fairy tale of the same name, which has roots dating back to the 1st century BC in ancient Greece.

The earliest known version of the Cinderella story was recorded by the Greek writer Straton of Sardis in the 1st century BC. In this version, a Greek courtesan named Rhodopis is the protagonist, and her name means "rosy-cheeked." The story was later adapted by the Roman writer Aulus Gellius in the 2nd century AD.

The name Cinderella itself first appeared in the 17th century, when the French author Charles Perrault published his version of the folk tale in 1697. This version, titled "Cendrillon ou la petite pantoufle de verre" (Cinderella or the Little Glass Slipper), is the most well-known and influential rendition of the story.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Cinderella was Cinderella Seyboldt, born in 1665 in Germany. Another notable figure was Cinderella Schmähling, a German author and poet who lived from 1805 to 1885.

In the realm of literature, Cinderella Dronke was a renowned British philologist and scholar of medieval literature, born in 1936. She made significant contributions to the study of Old English and Old Norse texts.

Moving to the performing arts, Cinderella Gonzalez was a Mexican actress and singer who graced the stage and screen from the 1940s to the 1960s. She is remembered for her roles in various Mexican films and television shows.

Lastly, Cinderella Klussmann, born in 1957, is a German journalist and author known for her work as a correspondent for publications like The New York Times and Der Spiegel.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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