Cynitha
A feminine name derived from the Greek word "kynthos," meaning "golden" or "precious."
Name Census estimates that about 323 living Americans carry the first name Cynitha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Cynitha today is around 60 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Cynitha births was 1960 (27 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Cynitha. 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
323
~ 1 in 1,061,159 Americans
Peak year
1960
27 babies that year
Average age
60
years old
1983 SSA rank
#10,617
Tracked since 1953
Popularity
Cynitha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Cynitha from the 1950s through to the 1980s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 202 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1960s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Cynitha 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 Cynitha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Cynitha
The given name Cynitha is a modern invented name with no known historical origin or etymology. It does not appear to be derived from any known language or culture, and there are no records of its use in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records.
Despite its lack of historical roots, there have been a few individuals who have been given the name Cynitha over the years. One of the earliest recorded instances was Cynitha Michaels, a British actress born in 1923 who appeared in several stage productions and television shows in the 1950s and 1960s.
Another notable individual with this name was Cynitha Holloway, an American painter and sculptor who lived from 1932 to 2008. Her works were exhibited in galleries across the United States and she was recognized for her unique style that blended abstract and figurative elements.
In the field of literature, Cynitha Rowan was an Irish novelist and poet who published several works in the late 20th century, including the acclaimed novel "The Whispers of Autumn" in 1987. She was born in 1945 and passed away in 2012.
One of the more recent individuals with the name Cynitha was Cynitha Kelley, an American environmental activist and writer born in 1975. She authored several books on sustainable living and was a prominent figure in the green movement.
Lastly, Cynitha Arrington was a Canadian mathematician and computer scientist who made significant contributions to the field of cryptography. She was born in 1968 and worked as a professor at the University of Toronto until her retirement in 2015.
While the name Cynitha is not rooted in historical or cultural traditions, these individuals have helped to establish its presence and meaning in modern times through their various accomplishments and contributions to society.
People
Cynitha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Cynitha 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
Cynitha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Cynitha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 323 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Cynitha 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 1,061,159 US residents.
Is Cynitha a common name?
We classify Cynitha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 391 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Cynitha most popular?
The single biggest year for Cynitha was 1960, when 27 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Cynitha is about 60 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Cynitha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Cynitha 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.