Cinnamon

Meaning & origin

Cinnamon is a spice name that entered the U.S. baby name lexicon in the late 1960s, a period when word names and nature-inspired choices were gaining traction. Its first recorded appearance was in 1967, and it reached its highest usage the following year in 1969. Despite this early peak, the name has never entered the national popularity rankings, and its usage has remained extremely low, with approximately 1 in every 1 million female births receiving the name in recent years. The top states for Cinnamon are not reported, reflecting its scattered, niche appeal. The name embodies a warm, fragrant quality and feels both vintage and unconventional, making it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a unique nature name.

Cinnamon entered English from the Old French 'cinnamone', ultimately from Latin 'cinnamomum' and Greek 'kinnamōmon', which derived from a Semitic source akin to Hebrew 'qinnamon'. As a given name, it emerged in the late 1960s as part of a trend of using spice and nature words as names, along with others like Ginger and Nutmeg. It has never achieved widespread popularity but has been used steadily since its first recorded appearance in 1967.