Total births
10
Girls' name · since 1963
Lacynthia
Since 1963, U.S. Social Security records show 10 babies named Lacynthia, peaking in 1963. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 10
- total births
- 1963–1979
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
Lacynthia is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 10 have been recorded since 1963.
Social Security Administration records show Lacynthia recorded 10 times among girls since 1963, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1963 to 1979.
- 10 total births
- 1963–1979 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
10 girls have been named Lacynthia since 1963, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1979.
- 10
- total births
- 1963–1979
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Lacynthia was born in this single decade.
1963
Single peak year
5 babies were named Lacynthia in 1963 - its busiest year on record.
Lacynthia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Lacynthia splits its recorded history at 1979: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1963 (5 births).
Lacynthia at a glance
Last recorded 1979Peak year
1963
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1963
Lacynthia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1963–1979
- Peak year (1963)
- 5
- Annual births at peak, across 17 years of records
Lacynthia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Lacynthia's strongest decade.
5 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Lacynthia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s
1960s
5 births
- 1970s
1970s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 5 births (50% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lacynthia? ▼
Since 1963, Social Security records show 10 babies named Lacynthia. The most recent recorded year was 1979. Its busiest year on record was 1963, with 5 births.
When was Lacynthia most popular? ▼
Lacynthia was most popular in the 1960s decade with 5 total births. The single peak year was 1963.
How long has the name Lacynthia been used? ▼
Lacynthia has been recorded in Social Security data since 1963, spanning 17 years of data through 1979.
What names are similar to Lacynthia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lacey, Lacy, Lacie, Laci, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Lacynthia's data
- Lacynthia's usage has stayed within range of its 1960s decade-level peak (5 total births) through the 1970s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Lacynthia
Nearby Names Like Lacynthia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lacynthia
Lacey Girl
#745 53,774 births
Lacy Girl
#3015 20,211 births
Lacie Girl
#2981 10,789 births
Laci Girl
#3992 9,623 births
Lacee Girl
#15694 2,557 births
Compare Lacynthia side by side: Lacynthia vs Lacey Lacynthia vs Lacy Lacynthia vs Lacie
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1963–1979 (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. "Lacynthia: Baby Name Since 1963 - 10 Births, Peak 1963." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lacynthia. 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 Lacynthia 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.