How Many People Are Named Synthia?

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

Synthia
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Synthia is a rare, feminine name that's seen just 1 in 149,133 Americans carry it. With around 2,213 people named Synthia alive today, it peaked in popularity back in 1965.

~2,213
Living in US
1 in 149,133
Americans
1965
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Cynthia
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 33
Personality Traits
Innovative Thoughtful Inspired
33
Life Path Number

Life-path number 33 suggests Synthia's are destined for great achievements and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

3,877
Worldwide Bearers
#32,822
Global Rank
🇭🇹 Haiti
424
🇮🇩 Indonesia
410
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
393
🇳🇬 Nigeria
351
🇧🇷 Brazil
297
🇸🇬 Singapore
231
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
229
🇵🇾 Paraguay
184
🇮🇳 India
172
🇲🇽 Mexico
155

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
2,213 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 47
543
Would be under 30 (22%)
1,083
Would be 30–60 (45%)
795
Would be over 60 (33%)

All 2,421 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: 1965

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
93
Classic Feel
58
Modern Appeal
42
International
5

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

📜 Synthia Through the Generations

Synthia has been a name through the generations, with its peak in 1965 when 67 babies were given this unique moniker. Today, the name's bearers are mostly middle-aged, with 45% falling between 30 and 60 years old. The remaining 22% are under 30 and 33% are over 60, showing a fairly even distribution across age groups.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 292
Texas 133
New York 25
Florida 22
Alabama 11
Georgia 11
Ohio 11
Illinois 5

✨ Similar Names to Synthia

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Synthia's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Synthia

How Many People Have the Name Synthia?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,213 people in the United States currently share the name Synthia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 149,133 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Synthia a Common or Rare Name?

Synthia 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 Synthia Mean?

Synthia means "creative variant of Cynthia" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 33.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Synthia Most Popular?

The name Synthia reached peak popularity in 1965, with 67 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Synthia?

Approximately 2,213 people named Synthia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,421. That works out to roughly 1 in 149,133 Americans.

Is Synthia a rare name?

Synthia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 149,133 Americans has this name.

What does the name Synthia mean?

Synthia means "creative variant of Cynthia" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Synthia more male or female?

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

When was Synthia most popular?

Synthia peaked in 1965 with 67 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 US2,213
All-Time Births2,421
1 in X1 in 149,133
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age47
Peak Year1965
World Rank#32,822
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Data Source

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.