Holding steady.
Popularity of Cyd since 1947
Babies named Cyd per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 34 |
| 1950s | 256 |
| 1960s | 207 |
| 1970s | 59 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Cyd first appeared in U.S. records in 1947 and reached its peak in 1954, likely influenced by actress Cyd Charisse, who rose to fame in the 1950s. Since then, its usage has been stable but extremely rare, with no rank recorded in 2025 and a 1-in-N value too low to calculate. The name's trajectory reflects a highly distinctive choice, never cracking the top 1000. While it carries a modern, sleek feel, its origins trace back to ancient Greek geography, linking it to the historic city of Cydonia on Crete.
Cyd is a short form of Cydias, a Greek name derived from Cydonia, an ancient city on Crete. It gained some use in the English-speaking world, particularly in the mid-20th century, often as a feminine name inspired by actress Cyd Charisse (born Tula Ellice Finklea).
Sibling names for Cyd
Names that share Cyd's style, for a brother or sister.
