Find out how popular the first name Sintia has been for the last 38 years (from 1979 to 2016) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Sintia by gender

Based on the last 38 years of data, Sintia is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2016, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Sintia.

The history of the first name Sintia

The name Sintia has its origins in ancient Latin, derived from the word "sintilla," meaning a spark or a small fragment. It was a name used in ancient Roman culture, particularly during the early centuries of the Common Era.

In ancient Roman texts and inscriptions, the name Sintia is recorded as a feminine name, often bestowed upon women of noble or upper-class families. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in a inscription from the 2nd century CE, dedicated to a woman named Sintia Prisca.

The name Sintia gained some prominence during the later years of the Roman Empire, with a few notable historical figures bearing this name. One such figure was Sintia Rufina, a wealthy Roman matron who lived in the 4th century CE and was known for her philanthropic efforts in supporting the Christian community in Rome.

Another historically significant figure with the name Sintia was Sintia Galla, a Roman noblewoman from the 5th century CE. She was the daughter of the Western Roman Emperor Petronius Maximus and was briefly married to the Vandal king Huneric, during a time of political turmoil and conflict between the Roman Empire and the Vandal Kingdom.

During the Middle Ages, the name Sintia fell out of widespread use in Europe, but it resurged in popularity during the Renaissance period, particularly in Italy. One notable Italian figure named Sintia was Sintia Calvi, a 16th-century writer and poet from Padua, who was celebrated for her literary works.

In the 17th century, a Spanish noblewoman named Sintia de Mendoza y Aragón gained some historical recognition for her involvement in the political intrigues of the Spanish court during the reign of Philip IV.

While the name Sintia has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it has been borne by a number of notable figures across various cultures and time periods, reflecting its ancient Roman origins and its enduring legacy as a feminine name.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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