Total births
315
Girls' name · since 1947
Cyndia
Since 1947, U.S. Social Security records show 315 babies named Cyndia, peaking in 1956. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 315
- total births
- 1947–1998
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
Cyndia sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 315 recorded since 1947.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Cyndia has been recorded 315 times among girls since 1947, 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 1947 to 1998.
- 315 total births
- 1947–1998 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 39% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
315 girls have been named Cyndia since 1947, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1998.
- 315
- total births
- 1947–1998
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Cyndia was born in this single decade.
1956
Single peak year
17 babies were named Cyndia in 1956 - its busiest year on record.
Cyndia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Cyndia's SSA record in two at 1965 and the more recent half accounts for 40% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 60%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1964, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1956 peak of 17, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Cyndia at a glance
Last recorded 1998Peak year
1956
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1947
Cyndia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1947–1998
- Peak year (1956)
- 17
- Annual births at peak, across 52 years of records
Cyndia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Cyndia's strongest decade.
122 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Cyndia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 27
1940s
27 births
- 1950s
1950s
122 births
- 1960s
1960s
61 births
- 1970s 41
1970s
41 births
- 1980s 40
1980s
40 births
- 1990s 24
1990s
24 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 122 births (39% of all-time use).
Cyndia by state
Where Cyndia concentrates geographically, total births since 1947
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 5 | 1.6% |
New York share of Cyndia's total US births 1.6%
5 of 315 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Cyndia? ▼
Since 1947, Social Security records show 315 babies named Cyndia. The most recent recorded year was 1998. Its busiest year on record was 1956, with 17 births.
When was Cyndia most popular? ▼
Cyndia was most popular in the 1950s decade with 122 total births. The single peak year was 1956.
Where is Cyndia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Cyndia are New York (5 births).
How long has the name Cyndia been used? ▼
Cyndia has been recorded in Social Security data since 1947, spanning 52 years of data through 1998.
What names are similar to Cyndia? ▼
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 Cyndia's data
- Cyndia's decade-level peak was the 1950s (122 total births); usage has since declined to 24 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Cyndias (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Cyndia
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Cyndia
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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, 1947–1998 (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. "Cyndia: Baby Name Since 1947 - 315 Births, Peak 1956." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/cyndia. 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 Cyndia 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.