Holding steady.
Popularity of Cynthea since 1948
Babies named Cynthea per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1958, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Cynthea's real moment was 1992.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 12 |
| 1950s | 104 |
| 1960s | 47 |
| 1970s | 57 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 49 |
| 2000s | 13 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Cynthea first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1948, but it never entered the top 1000 names. Its peak year was 1992, yet even then it remained relatively rare. The trajectory has been stable, with only a handful of occurrences per year. As a spelling variant of the more familiar Cynthia, Cynthea offers a distinctive alternative. Its rarity means it is not associated with any particular region, and it has not recorded any top states. For parents seeking a name with classical Greek roots but a less common spelling, Cynthea is an unconventional choice.
Cynthea is a spelling variant of Cynthia, which derives from Greek Kynthia, an epithet of the goddess Artemis, referring to her birthplace on Mount Kynthos on the island of Delos. The name Cynthia was adopted into English in the Renaissance, and Cynthea emerged as an uncommon alternative spelling. It has never achieved widespread popularity, remaining a rare choice.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cindy, Thea, Cyn
Sibling names for Cynthea
Names that share Cynthea's style, for a brother or sister.
