Holding steady.
Popularity of Cynde since 1947
Babies named Cynde per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 15 |
| 1950s | 110 |
| 1960s | 103 |
| 1970s | 36 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Cynde is a rare feminine given name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1947. It never achieved widespread popularity and has never ranked in the top 1000. Its peak year was 1957, during the mid-century era when similar names like Cindy were more common. The name has remained stable over the decades, with very few annual births. Cynde is a modern spelling variant, likely influenced by fashionable 'y' substitutions in names like Cindy. Its origins are uncertain but align with English naming conventions. Despite its rarity, Cynde persists as a distinctive choice for those seeking an uncommon name.
Cynde likely emerged as a modern spelling variant of Cindy, itself a diminutive of Cynthia. Cynthia derives from Greek Kynthia, an epithet of the goddess Artemis, referring to her birthplace on Mount Cynthus. The name saw modest use in the mid-20th century, particularly in the 1950s and 1960s.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Cynde
Names that share Cynde's style, for a brother or sister.
