Cindra
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly an invented variation of Cynthia.
Name Census estimates that about 446 living Americans carry the first name Cindra. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Cindra today is around 66 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Cindra births was 1956 (45 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Cindra. 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.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Cindra is about 66 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Cindras were born before 1970.
People living today
446
~ 1 in 768,507 Americans
Peak year
1956
45 babies that year
Average age
66
years old
1985 SSA rank
#10,989
Tracked since 1945
Popularity
Cindra: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Cindra from the 1940s through to the 1980s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 307 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
Cindra 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 Cindra during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Cindras live
The SSA's state-level files cover 7 states and territories. California, Michigan, Indiana recorded the most babies named Cindra, while Washington, Pennsylvania, Illinois recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 12 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Cindra
The given name Cindra is a modern variation of the Sanskrit name Chandra, which means "moon" or "illustrious". The name has its origins in ancient India, dating back to the Vedic period around 1500-500 BCE. It was a popular name among the Hindu population, particularly in regions where Sanskrit was widely used.
In Hindu mythology, Chandra is the name of the moon god, who is revered as the embodiment of beauty, coolness, and serenity. The name is associated with the lunar cycle and is believed to bring good fortune and peace to those who bear it. Chandra is also mentioned in various Hindu scriptures, such as the Vedas and the Puranas, where he is depicted as a significant deity.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Chandra can be found in ancient Sanskrit literature, including the Rig Veda and the Mahabharata. One notable historical figure with this name was Chandra Gupta Maurya, the founder of the Mauryan Empire in ancient India, who ruled from 321 to 297 BCE. Another famous bearer of the name was Chandra Shekhar Azad, an Indian revolutionary who fought against British rule in the early 20th century.
Over time, the name Chandra evolved into various spellings and variations, such as Cynthia, Cyntra, and Cindra. One notable historical figure with the name Cindra was Cindra Kambanī, a Gujarati poet and writer from the 17th century, known for her works on Bhakti and Sufi literature.
Other notable individuals with the name Cindra include Cindra Fesel, an American artist and sculptor born in 1943, and Cindra Halm, a Canadian author and journalist born in 1954. Additionally, Cindra Konner, an American producer and screenwriter, and Cindra Ladd, an American actress and film producer, have also borne this unique name.
People
Cindra + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Cindra 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
Cindra: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Cindra?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 446 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Cindra 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 768,507 US residents.
Is Cindra a common name?
We classify Cindra as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 604 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Cindra most popular?
The single biggest year for Cindra was 1956, when 45 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Cindra is about 66 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Cindra a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Cindra 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.
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.