Holding steady.
Popularity of Cynda since 1940
Babies named Cynda per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 133 |
| 1950s | 223 |
| 1960s | 130 |
| 1970s | 75 |
| 1980s | 58 |
| 1990s | 23 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Cynda emerged in the 1940s, a decade that saw many similar 'invented' names like Linda and Brenda. Its first recorded year was 1940, and it reached its peak rank in 1947, though exact rank data is unavailable. The name has a stable trajectory, never experiencing a sharp rise or fall, but it remains uncommon. Cynda's sound aligns with mid-century American naming trends, where names ending in 'a' were fashionable for girls. Despite its obscurity, the name carries a vintage charm, appealing to parents seeking a unique but familiar-sounding choice.
Cynda first appeared in the United States in the 1940s, likely as a creative respelling or diminutive of names like Cynthia or Lucinda, which share the 'cyn-' or '-cinda' element. The name may also derive from the surname Cyndal or be a feminization of Cynd, though its exact formation is unclear. It saw peak usage in 1947 and has since remained in sporadic use.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cy, Cindy
Variants: Cinda
Sibling names for Cynda
Names that share Cynda's style, for a brother or sister.
