Cindy Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Cindy originates from the Greek name Cynthia, which refers to the goddess Artemis and means 'from Mount Cynthus'. It evolved through historical forms like Cynthia and Cind. The name is associated with positive traits such as friendliness and nostalgia. It does not have biblical relevance. Its popularity surged in the mid-20th century, and today, it is recognized as a cheerful and approachable name.
The name Cindy is most popular in Wyoming, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Cindy has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, falling for female in West. Across generations, 'Cindy' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2154th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2529th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3539th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 16994th out of 24088 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2699th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 784th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 52nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 87th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 191st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 330th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1208th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Cindy' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Cindy"
Pronunciation
/ˈsɪndi/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
Cindy is often derived from the name 'Cynthia', which is a name for the Greek goddess Artemis, associated with the moon and hunting. The name Cynthia itself comes from Mount Cynthus on the island of Delos, where Artemis was born.
Meaning
from Mount Cynthus
Language Evolution
Cynthia, Cind, Cindy
Historical Usage
Cindy gained popularity in the United States in the mid-20th century, especially during the 1950s and 1960s, largely due to its association with the character Cinderella and its use in popular culture.
Variants & Derivatives
Cindy Lou, Cindy Ann, Cind
Modern Popularity & Image
Cindy is often perceived as a cheerful and friendly name, evoking a sense of warmth and approachability. It has a nostalgic feel, often associated with the 1960s and 70s.
Famous People
Cindy Crawford, Cindy Williams, Cindy Lauper
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Cindy"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Cindy"
"Cindy" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2154th of 7552 | 270 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2529th of 10718 | 239 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3539th of 16616 | 241 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 16994th of 24088 | 21 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 2699th of 9107 | 196 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 784th of 9204 | 1,545 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 52nd of 12526 | 149,262 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 87th of 19264 | 63,289 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 191st of 27321 | 25,147 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 330th of 35406 | 15,307 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1208th of 30306 | 2,423 |
Regional Popularity of "Cindy" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - |
54.52% 1513th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - |
60.78% 2458th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
45.98% 2388th/5194 |
27.16% 1716th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Cindy" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
37.58% 581st/1546 |
47.24% 735th/1556 |
39.65% 933rd/2353 |
35.88% 555th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
1.80% 40th/2227 |
2.80% 68th/2430 |
2.52% 72nd/2853 |
1.15% 32nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
3.13% 92nd/2937 |
3.01% 105th/3483 |
2.25% 79th/3518 |
1.88% 76th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
8.82% 325th/3685 |
4.34% 194th/4475 |
3.97% 206th/5194 |
1.77% 112th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
12.16% 557th/4582 |
5.85% 302nd/5164 |
5.14% 376th/7313 |
3.03% 226th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
38.48% 1533rd/3984 |
24.78% 1112th/4487 |
20.54% 1401st/6822 |
14.50% 910th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Cindy"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Cindy" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.