Cinthia Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Cinthia originates from the Greek word 'Kynthia,' meaning 'moon goddess,' referring to the goddess Artemis. The name has evolved through various forms in history, gaining popularity in the 19th century due to its literary associations. It is perceived as an elegant name today, with no biblical relevance.
The name Cinthia is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) 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, Cinthia has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, 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 female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Cinthia' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 15579th out of 16616 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1529th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1731st out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1233rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1638th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4886th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Cinthia' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Cinthia"
Pronunciation
/ˈsɪnθiə/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
Cinthia is derived from the Greek word 'Kynthia,' which refers to the birthplace of the goddess Artemis, Mount Cynthus on the island of Delos.
Meaning
Moon goddess
Language Evolution
Kynthia (Ancient Greek), Cinthia (Latinized form), Cynthia (Middle English), Cinthia (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Cinthia gained popularity as a feminine name in the 19th century, particularly in literature and poetry, often associated with themes of beauty and the moon.
Variants & Derivatives
Cynthia, Cinthya, Cinthie
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Cinthia is perceived as a unique and elegant name, often associated with creativity and artistic expression.
Famous People
Cinthia K. O'Neill, an American artist, Cinthia B. St. John, an American author
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Cinthia"
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 "Cinthia"
"Cinthia" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 15579th of 16616 | 6 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1529th of 12526 | 881 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1731st of 19264 | 872 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1233rd of 27321 | 2,070 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1638th of 35406 | 1,972 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 4886th of 30306 | 329 |
Regional Popularity of "Cinthia" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Cinthia" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
51.37% 1144th/2227 |
64.73% 1573rd/2430 |
63.13% 1801st/2853 |
44.00% 1221st/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
70.79% 2079th/2937 |
48.58% 1692nd/3483 |
55.80% 1963rd/3518 |
29.18% 1180th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
62.01% 2285th/3685 |
35.62% 1594th/4475 |
24.36% 1265th/5194 |
11.00% 695th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
52.60% 2410th/4582 |
42.68% 2204th/5164 |
22.26% 1628th/7313 |
15.45% 1153rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
59.79% 4079th/6822 |
55.62% 3491st/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Cinthia"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Cinthia" 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.