Cindia
A modern invented name with possible roots in a blend of words.
Name Census estimates that about 357 living Americans carry the first name Cindia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Cindia today is around 50 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Cindia births was 1974 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Cindia. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
357
~ 1 in 960,096 Americans
Peak year
1974
16 babies that year
Average age
50
years old
2006 SSA rank
#15,546
Tracked since 1949
Census
Cindia in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 517 people with the first name Cindia, which placed it at #20,108 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#20,108
National first-name rank
People counted
517
517 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.2
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Hispanic or Latino
64.2% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Cindia
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Cindia is Hispanic at 64.2%. The next largest groups are White (25.3%) and Black (6.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Cindia described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Cindia at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino64.2% · 332
- White25.3% · 131
- Black or African American6.2% · 32
- Two or more races2.1% · 11
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 9
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.4% · 2
Popularity
Cindia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Cindia from the 1940s through to the 2000s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 94 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1950s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Cindia by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Cindia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Cindias live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. New York, California, Texas recorded the most babies named Cindia, while Texas, California, New York recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 14 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Cindia
Cindia is a unique and fascinating name with roots that can be traced back to ancient civilizations. The origin of this name is believed to stem from the Sanskrit word "Chandra," which means "moon" or "lunar." This connection to celestial bodies and natural phenomena suggests that the name may have held spiritual or religious significance in its early usage.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Cindia can be found in ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, where it was often associated with deities or mythological figures related to the moon and its cycles. In the epic poem Mahabharata, one of the most significant works of ancient Indian literature, there is a character named Cindia who is described as a powerful warrior and protector.
As civilizations expanded and trade routes opened, the name Cindia likely spread to other regions, where it may have undergone slight variations in spelling or pronunciation. In ancient Greece, for example, there are records of a philosopher named Cindias who lived around the 5th century BCE and was known for his teachings on ethics and virtue.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Cindia. One of the earliest examples is Cindia of Sparta, a Spartan princess who lived in the 6th century BCE and was renowned for her intelligence and leadership qualities. Another notable figure was Cindia the Wise, a renowned scholar and writer who lived in the 12th century CE and was highly respected for her contributions to literature and philosophy.
In more recent times, the name Cindia has been carried on by individuals such as Cindia Marvil (1895-1968), an American author and poet who gained recognition for her works exploring themes of nature and spirituality. Cindia Fernandez (1920-2002), a Mexican painter and activist, was also a prominent figure who used her art to raise awareness about social and political issues.
One of the most famous individuals with the name Cindia was Cindia Ritzmann (1936-2015), a celebrated German actress and singer who captivated audiences with her performances on stage and screen throughout the latter half of the 20th century.
While the name Cindia may not be as common in modern times, its rich history and connections to ancient cultures and celestial bodies make it a fascinating and intriguing name with a deep and meaningful heritage.
People
Cindia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Cindia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Cindia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Cindia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 357 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Cindia going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 960,096 US residents.
Is Cindia a common name?
We classify Cindia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 416 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Cindia most popular?
The single biggest year for Cindia was 1974, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Cindia is about 50 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Cindia in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 517 people with the name Cindia, or 0.17 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #20,108 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Cindia in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Cindia?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Cindia appears almost entirely female. Of the 513 people counted with this name, 99.2% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Cindia?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Cindia is Hispanic at 64.2%. The next largest groups are White (25.3%) and Black (6.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Cindia most often in the Census?
Hispanic is the largest reported group for people named Cindia in the 2020 Census, accounting for 64.2% (332 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Cindia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Cindia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Cindia in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Cindia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Cindia in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Cindia can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people are named Cindia?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.