Total births
290
Girls' name · since 1884
Cyntha
Since 1884, U.S. Social Security records show 290 babies named Cyntha, peaking in 1969. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 290
- total births
- 1884–1983
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
Cyntha sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 290 recorded since 1884.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Cyntha has been recorded 290 times among girls since 1884, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1884 to 1983.
- 290 total births
- 1884–1983 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 41% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
290 girls have been named Cyntha since 1884, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1983.
- 290
- total births
- 1884–1983
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Cyntha was born in this single decade.
1969
Single peak year
17 babies were named Cyntha in 1969 - its busiest year on record.
Cyntha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Cyntha's SSA record in two at 1959 and the more recent half accounts for 61% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 39%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1887, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1969 peak of 17, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Cyntha at a glance
Last recorded 1983Peak year
1969
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1884
Cyntha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1884–1983
- Peak year (1969)
- 17
- Annual births at peak, across 100 years of records
Cyntha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Cyntha's strongest decade.
119 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Cyntha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 11
1880s
11 births
- 1910s 21
1910s
21 births
- 1920s 5
1920s
5 births
- 1940s 10
1940s
10 births
- 1950s
1950s
78 births
- 1960s
1960s
119 births
- 1970s 41
1970s
41 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 119 births (41% of all-time use).
Cyntha by state
Where Cyntha concentrates geographically, total births since 1884
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 1.7% |
California share of Cyntha's total US births 1.7%
5 of 290 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Cyntha? ▼
Since 1884, Social Security records show 290 babies named Cyntha. The most recent recorded year was 1983. Its busiest year on record was 1969, with 17 births.
When was Cyntha most popular? ▼
Cyntha was most popular in the 1960s decade with 119 total births. The single peak year was 1969.
Where is Cyntha most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Cyntha are California (5 births).
How long has the name Cyntha been used? ▼
Cyntha has been recorded in Social Security data since 1884, spanning 100 years of data through 1983.
What names are similar to Cyntha? ▼
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 Cyntha's data
- Cyntha's decade-level peak was the 1960s (119 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Cynthas (5 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 Cyntha
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1884–1983 (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. "Cyntha: Baby Name Since 1884 - 290 Births, Peak 1969." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/cyntha. 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 Cyntha 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 June 2026.