How Many People Are Named Cyntia?

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

Cyntia
Very Rare
Greek

Cyntia is a very rare name, with only 483 total US births ever. Just 1 in 711,664 Americans carries this name. It peaked in 1997 with 20 births, and now most people named Cyntia are middle-aged.

~464
Living in US
1 in 711,664
Americans
1997
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Of or relating to Mount Cynthus, an epithet of the moon goddess Artemis/Diana.
🌐
Origin
Greek
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Intuitive Independent Gentle Creative
9
Life Path Number

The number 9 in numerology is traditionally linked to compassion, humanitarianism, and a broad sense of idealism. People with this life path number are often seen as generous souls driven by a desire to serve others and make the world better.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

22,655
Worldwide Bearers
#34,413
Global Rank
🇧🇷 Brazil
6,065
🇲🇽 Mexico
4,173
🇮🇩 Indonesia
1,687
🇵🇪 Peru
1,683
🇦🇷 Argentina
1,636
🇳🇬 Nigeria
1,282
🇵🇾 Paraguay
1,194
🇨🇱 Chile
1,072
🇺🇸 United States
545
🇰🇪 Kenya
377

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
464 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 38
167
Would be under 30 (35%)
245
Would be 30–60 (51%)
71
Would be over 60 (15%)

All 483 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: 1997

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
80
Classic Feel
29
Modern Appeal
71
International
98

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

📜 Cyntia Through the Generations

The name Cyntia has a unique journey. With just 483 total US births and 464 people still living, it's incredibly rare. The peak in 1997 had 20 births, showing a brief spike before settling into relative obscurity. The age distribution tells a compelling story: 50% are in their 30s to 60s, while 15% are over 60, indicating a stable trend without a recent surge. This makes the gap between all-time births and current living bearers quite significant, highlighting the enduring nature of this uncommon name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 53
Texas 10

✨ Similar Names to Cyntia

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Cyntia's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Cyntia

How Many People Have the Name Cyntia?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 464 people in the United States currently share the name Cyntia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 711,664 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Cyntia a Common or Rare Name?

Cyntia 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 Cyntia Mean?

Cyntia means "Of or relating to Mount Cynthus, an epithet of the moon goddess Artemis/Diana." and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Cyntia Most Popular?

The name Cyntia reached peak popularity in 1997, with 20 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 Cyntia?

Approximately 464 people named Cyntia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 483. That works out to roughly 1 in 711,664 Americans.

Is Cyntia a rare name?

Cyntia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 711,664 Americans has this name.

What does the name Cyntia mean?

Cyntia means "Of or relating to Mount Cynthus, an epithet of the moon goddess Artemis/Diana." and comes from Greek origins.

Is Cyntia more male or female?

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

When was Cyntia most popular?

Cyntia peaked in 1997 with 20 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 US464
All-Time Births483
1 in X1 in 711,664
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age38
Peak Year1997
World Rank#34,413
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.