Total births
136
Girls' name · since 1977
Cynara
Since 1977, U.S. Social Security records show 136 babies named Cynara, peaking in 1982. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 136
- total births
- 1977–2012
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
Cynara sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 136 recorded since 1977.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Cynara has been recorded 136 times among girls since 1977, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1977 to 2012.
- 136 total births
- 1977–2012 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 37% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
136 girls have been named Cynara since 1977, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2012.
- 136
- total births
- 1977–2012
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Cynara was born in this single decade.
1982
Single peak year
11 babies were named Cynara in 1982 - its busiest year on record.
Cynara's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Cynara's SSA record in two at 2001 and the more recent half accounts for 44% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 56%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1981, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1982 peak of 11, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Cynara at a glance
Last recorded 2012Peak year
1982
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1977
Cynara popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2012
- Peak year (1982)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 36 years of records
Cynara by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Cynara's strongest decade.
50 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Cynara births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 16
1970s
16 births
- 1980s
1980s
39 births
- 1990s
1990s
21 births
- 2000s
2000s
50 births
- 2010s 10
2010s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 50 births (37% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Cynara? ▼
Cynara has been given to 136 babies in the U.S. since 1977, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2012. 11 babies were born in 1982, its single highest year.
When was Cynara most popular? ▼
Cynara was most popular in the 2000s decade with 50 total births. The single peak year was 1982.
How long has the name Cynara been used? ▼
Cynara has been recorded in Social Security data since 1977, spanning 36 years of data through 2012.
What names are similar to Cynara? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Cynthia, Cyndi, Cyndy, Cyndee, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Cynara's data
- Cynara's decade-level peak was the 2000s (50 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Cynara
Nearby Names Like Cynara
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Cynara
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Cyndi Girl
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Cyndy Girl
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Cyndee Girl
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Cynda Girl
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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, 1977–2012 (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. "Cynara: Baby Name Since 1977 - 136 Births, Peak 1982." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/cynara. 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 Cynara 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.