Cyndy
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "woman of royal descent".
Name Census estimates that about 1,143 living Americans carry the first name Cyndy. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Cyndy today is around 54 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Cyndy births was 1958 (91 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Cyndy. 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
1.1K
~ 1 in 299,873 Americans
Peak year
1958
91 babies that year
Average age
54
years old
2009 SSA rank
#17,945
Tracked since 1942
Popularity
Cyndy: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Cyndy 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 418 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
Cyndy 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 Cyndy during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Cyndys live
The SSA's state-level files cover 9 states and territories. California, Texas, Washington recorded the most babies named Cyndy, while Michigan, Illinois, New York recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 36 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Cyndy
The name Cyndy is believed to have its origins in the ancient Greek language, deriving from the word "kyndyneuo," which means "to take a risk" or "to dare." This connection suggests that the name may have been associated with bravery, courage, and a willingness to take on challenges.
In the early days of Christianity, the name Cyndy was sometimes used as a variation of the name Cynthia, which was derived from the Greek word "kynthios," meaning "of Mount Cynthus." Mount Cynthus was a mountain on the island of Delos, where the Greek goddess Artemis was born, and the name Cynthia was often used as an epithet for the goddess.
The earliest recorded use of the name Cyndy can be traced back to the 12th century, when it appeared in various medieval records and manuscripts. During this time, the name was primarily used in regions with strong Greek cultural influences, such as parts of Italy and the Byzantine Empire.
One of the earliest notable figures to bear the name Cyndy was Cyndy of Alexandria, a Christian martyr who lived in the 3rd century AD. According to historical accounts, she was persecuted for her faith during the reign of the Roman Emperor Decius and was eventually executed.
In the 15th century, Cyndy de' Medici, an Italian noblewoman and member of the powerful Medici family, became a prominent figure in Renaissance Florence. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her involvement in the cultural and political affairs of the city.
During the 16th century, Cyndy de Lenoncourt was a French noblewoman and the wife of René de Lenoncourt, a prominent military leader and politician. She played an influential role in the French court and was known for her intelligence and diplomatic skills.
In the 17th century, Cyndy van Riebeeck was a Dutch colonist and the wife of Jan van Riebeeck, the founder of Cape Town, South Africa. She played a crucial role in the establishment of the Dutch settlement and is remembered for her resilience and determination in the face of the challenges of colonial life.
The name Cyndy has also been associated with several literary figures throughout history. One notable example is Cyndy Dalrymple, a fictional character in the novels of Sir Walter Scott, who was known for her wit and charm.
While the name Cyndy has its roots in ancient Greek language and culture, it has evolved and been adopted in various forms across different regions and time periods, reflecting the diverse and rich tapestry of human history.
People
Cyndy + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Cyndy 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
Cyndy: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Cyndy?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,143 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Cyndy 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 299,873 US residents.
Is Cyndy a common name?
We classify Cyndy as "Rare". It ranks above 90.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,395 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Cyndy most popular?
The single biggest year for Cyndy was 1958, when 91 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Cyndy is about 54 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Cyndy a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Cyndy 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.