Cinthia
Primarily a girl's name of Greek origin with 6,124 recorded births. Also given to 6 boys.
Meaning & Origin
Parents who choose Cinthia tend to be looking for something that feels real but not common — a name with 6,124 recorded births and a peak of 205 in 1996, enough history to feel legitimate without being ordinary.
The open, elegant ending gives Cinthia a crisp, modern feel that pairs easily with most surnames.
In the most recent SSA release, Cinthia ranks #6195 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Cinthia is a girl's and boy's baby name of Greek origin, a variant of Cynthia, from the Greek Kynthia, an epithet of Artemis (goddess of the moon and hunt) referring to her birthplace on Mount Cynthos on the island of Delos, meaning 'from Mount Cynthos' or 'woman of Kynthos.'
With over 6,100 recorded births, Cinthia is the Spanish and Italian variant spelling of Cynthia — a form that preserves the name's classical Greek origin while giving it a warmer, Mediterranean character. Cynthia was the Roman goddess of the moon in her most poetic aspect, celebrated by the Latin poet Propertius as his muse. The name enjoyed enormous popularity in 20th-century America and continues to be beloved in Latin American communities as Cinthia.
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In the American context, Cinthia is a girl's name with several decades of recorded use (1946–2024). Its Greek roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
Today, Cinthia is an active part of the American naming landscape (ranked #6195), continuing to accumulate its own cultural meaning with each new child who carries it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Cinthia was #1481 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #6195, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 123 | #5276 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 408 | #4178 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 1,278 | #1619 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 1,682 | #1102 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 938 | #1433 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 564 | #1708 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 562 | #1534 | ▲ |
| 1950s | 531 | #1671 | ▲ |
| 1940s | 38 | #3812 | — |
The Story of Cinthia
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1996, Cinthia is a Millennial-era classic. Girls named Cinthia are most likely born between 1986 and 2006.
How rare is Cinthia?
Only about 1 in every 189,474 babies born in 2024 was named Cinthia — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1946, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 1990s with 1,682 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Cinthia by the numbers
- Would fill 128 school buses
- Meeting one Cinthia per day would take 16.8 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(79 years, 1946–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 19 | #6195 |
| 2023 | 31 | #4478 |
| 2022 | 22 | #5677 |
| 2021 | 26 | #4989 |
| 2020 | 25 | #5043 |
| 2019 | 26 | #5062 |
| 2018 | 20 | #6069 |
| 2017 | 25 | #5214 |
| 2016 | 35 | #4178 |
| 2015 | 27 | #5016 |
| 2014 | 33 | #4376 |
| 2013 | 40 | #3799 |
| 2012 | 61 | #2839 |
| 2011 | 60 | #2876 |
| 2010 | 81 | #2346 |
| 2009 | 92 | #2168 |
| 2008 | 104 | #2009 |
| 2007 | 109 | #1897 |
| 2006 | 142 | #1540 |
| 2005 | 157 | #1374 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Cinthia as a Boy's Name
While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Cinthia has also been given to 6 boys in the U.S. since 1989.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1946–2024