How Many People Are Named Cynthea?

Complete statistics for the name Cynthea: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Cynthea
Very Rare
Greek

Cynthea, a very rare female name, only 255 people in the US today carry it, making up just 1 in 1,296,011 Americans. The majority of those named Cynthea are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.

~255
Living in US
1 in 1,296,011
Americans
1958
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Cynthia
🌐
Origin
Greek
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Refined Mysterious Sophisticated
4
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 4 represents stability and practicality.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

537
Worldwide Bearers
#363,820
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
374
🇿🇦 South Africa
67
🇵🇭 Philippines
25
🇨🇦 Canada
12
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
10
🇦🇺 Australia
6
🇧🇷 Brazil
5
🇲🇾 Malaysia
5
🇮🇳 India
4
🇸🇬 Singapore
3

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
255 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 57
19
Would be under 30 (7%)
129
Would be 30–60 (45%)
139
Would be over 60 (48%)

All 287 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1958

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
73
Classic Feel
52
Modern Appeal
48
International
76

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Cynthea Through the Generations

Cynthea has seen its peak popularity in 1958 with 14 births, but since then, it's remained stable, neither fading nor rising dramatically. Today, the average age of someone named Cynthea is 57, with a significant portion of the name's bearers being over 60. This age distribution paints a picture of a name that's been around for decades, cherished by older generations and passed down through families.

✨ Similar Names to Cynthea

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Cynthea's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Cynthea

How Many People Have the Name Cynthea?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 255 people in the United States currently share the name Cynthea. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,296,011 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Cynthea a Common or Rare Name?

Cynthea is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Cynthea Mean?

Cynthea means "creative variant of Cynthia" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Cynthea in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Cynthea Most Popular?

The name Cynthea reached peak popularity in 1958, with 14 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Cynthea?

Approximately 255 people named Cynthea live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 287. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,296,011 Americans.

Is Cynthea a rare name?

Cynthea is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,296,011 Americans has this name.

What does the name Cynthea mean?

Cynthea means "creative variant of Cynthia" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Cynthea more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Cynthea are male and 100% are female.

When was Cynthea most popular?

Cynthea peaked in 1958 with 14 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US255
All-Time Births287
1 in X1 in 1,296,011
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age57
Peak Year1958
World Rank#363,820
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.