Cintia
A feminine name of Latin origin meaning "moon goddess".
Name Census estimates that about 866 living Americans carry the first name Cintia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Cintia today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Cintia births was 1993 (54 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Cintia. 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
866
~ 1 in 395,790 Americans
Peak year
1993
54 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,398
Tracked since 1966
Popularity
Cintia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Cintia from the 1960s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 421 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Cintia 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 Cintia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Cintias live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. California, Texas, Arizona recorded the most babies named Cintia, while Washington, Illinois, Arizona recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 72 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Cintia
The name Cintia is a feminine given name with its origins rooted in ancient Roman culture. It is derived from the Latin word "cingere," which means "to gird" or "to encircle." This name was initially associated with the Roman goddess of the moon, Diana, who was also known as Cynthia, as she was believed to have been born on Mount Cynthus on the Greek island of Delos.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Cintia can be found in the works of the Roman poet Propertius, who lived from around 50 BC to 15 BC. In his elegies, Propertius addressed a woman named Cynthia, who was likely a fictionalized representation of his lover or muse. This poetic representation of Cynthia has become an influential literary figure, inspiring numerous other writers and artists throughout the centuries.
In the 16th century, the Italian poet and humanist Battista Spagnoli, also known as Battista Mantuanus, wrote a series of poems titled "Cynthia" in honor of the Roman goddess. These poems contributed to the popularization of the name during the Renaissance period.
One of the most notable historical figures bearing the name Cintia was Cintia de la Riva (1609-1667), a Spanish nun and mystic who founded the Order of the Nuns of the Visitation of Holy Mary in Madrid. Her writings and spiritual teachings had a significant impact on the religious landscape of her time.
Another influential woman named Cintia was Cintia Vieira de Sousa (1608-1638), a Portuguese nun and mystic known for her spiritual visions and prophecies. Her life and experiences were documented in a biography written by her confessor, Father João de Vasconcelos.
In the 19th century, Cintia Quaranta (1828-1904) was an Italian painter and engraver who gained recognition for her portraits and religious works. Her paintings can be found in various churches and museums across Italy.
Moving into the 20th century, Cintia Bolio Pastrana (1920-2005) was a Mexican author and educator who made significant contributions to children's literature in her home country. She wrote numerous books and stories that aimed to promote cultural awareness and values among young readers.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Cintia, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural heritage associated with this ancient and poetic name.
People
Cintia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Cintia 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
Cintia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Cintia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 866 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Cintia 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 395,790 US residents.
Is Cintia a common name?
We classify Cintia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 894 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Cintia most popular?
The single biggest year for Cintia was 1993, when 54 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Cintia is about 29 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Cintia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Cintia 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.