Holding steady.
Popularity of Synethia since 1966
Babies named Synethia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 22 |
| 1970s | 35 |
| 1980s | 55 |
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Synethia is a rare, modern American name that first appeared in official records in 1966. It reached its peak popularity in 1982, during a period when creatively constructed names with lyrical endings were in vogue among some communities. The name draws influence from established feminine names like Cynthia and Bethia but does not carry a verifiable meaning. Synethia's trajectory has remained stable but low, and it has never appeared in the national top 1,000. Its rarity reflects a highly individualistic naming choice, and it is not strongly associated with any particular state or region.
Synethia first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1966. It follows a pattern of invented names from the mid-20th century that blend the prefix 'Syn-' (reminiscent of names like Cynthia or Sydney) with a feminine '-ethia' ending (as in Bethia or Letitia). The name did not derive from a classical language or established name stock; it is a modern American coinage that saw modest use primarily in the 1970s and 1980s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Syn, Nethia, Sia
Sibling names for Synethia
Names that share Synethia's style, for a brother or sister.
