Total births
604
Girls' name · since 1945
Cindra
Since 1945, U.S. Social Security records show 604 babies named Cindra, peaking in 1956. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 604
- total births
- 1945–1985
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
604 girls have been named Cindra since 1945, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Cindra has been recorded 604 times among girls since 1945, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1950s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1945 to 1985.
- 604 total births
- 1945–1985 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 51% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
604 girls have been named Cindra since 1945, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1985.
- 604
- total births
- 1945–1985
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
51% of everyone ever named Cindra was born in this single decade.
1956
Single peak year
45 babies were named Cindra in 1956 - its busiest year on record.
Cindra's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Cindra splits its recorded history at 1961: 36% of all births land in the more recent half, 64% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1973 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1956 peak of 45 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Cindra at a glance
Last recorded 1985Peak year
1956
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1945
Cindra popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1945–1985
- Peak year (1956)
- 45
- Annual births at peak, across 41 years of records
Cindra by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Cindra's strongest decade.
307 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 51% of all-time use.
Cindra births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 59
1940s
59 births
- 1950s
1950s
307 births
- 1960s
1960s
185 births
- 1970s 41
1970s
41 births
- 1980s 12
1980s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 307 births (51% of all-time use).
How Cindra compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Cindra's total volume
Cindra vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Cindra by state
Where Cindra concentrates geographically, total births since 1945
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 28 | 4.6% |
| #2 | Michigan | | 16 | 2.6% |
| #3 | Indiana | | 11 | 1.8% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 11 | 1.8% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 6 | 1.0% |
| #6 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #7 | Washington | | 5 | 0.8% |
California share of Cindra's total US births 4.6%
Even split
28 of 604 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Cindra? ▼
Since 1945, Social Security records show 604 babies named Cindra. The most recent recorded year was 1985. Its busiest year on record was 1956, with 45 births.
When was Cindra most popular? ▼
Cindra was most popular in the 1950s decade with 307 total births. The single peak year was 1956.
Where is Cindra most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Cindra are California (28 births), Michigan (16 births), Indiana (11 births).
How long has the name Cindra been used? ▼
Cindra has been recorded in Social Security data since 1945, spanning 41 years of data through 1985.
What names are similar to Cindra? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Cindy, Cindi, Cinthia, Cinda, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Cindra's data
- Cindra's decade-level peak was the 1950s (307 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Cindras (28 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Cindra
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1945–1985 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Cindra: Baby Name Since 1945 - 604 Births, Peak 1956." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/cindra. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Cindra draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.