Holding steady.
Popularity of Cinque since 1969
Babies named Cinque per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 72 |
| 1980s | 33 |
| 1990s | 111 |
| 2000s | 92 |
| 2010s | 19 |
| 2020s | 7 |
Meaning & origin
Cinque is an Italian word name meaning 'five,' a rare choice that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1969. The name reached its peak popularity in 1998, but it has never ranked among the top 1000 names. Its trajectory has remained stable over the decades, with sporadic use in scattered states. Cinque is most commonly associated with the Cinque Terre region of Italy and the historical figure Joseph Cinque, who led the Amistad rebellion in 1839. Despite its low usage, the name carries a distinctive Italian flair and a strong numeric symbolism.
Cinque is the Italian word for 'five.' It may have been used as a given name in reference to the Cinque Terre, the five coastal villages of Liguria, or as a nickname for the fifth-born child. The name gained some recognition in the United States through historical figures like Joseph Cinque, leader of the Amistad slave revolt. However, it remains a rare and unconventional choice.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cin, Cinq
Sibling names for Cinque
Names that share Cinque's style, for a brother or sister.
