Total births
618
Girls' name · since 1953
Sindi
Since 1953, U.S. Social Security records show 618 babies named Sindi, peaking in 1994. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 618
- total births
- 1953–2013
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
618 girls have been named Sindi since 1953, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Sindi has been recorded 618 times among girls since 1953, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1953 to 2013.
- 618 total births
- 1953–2013 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 27% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
618 girls have been named Sindi since 1953, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2013.
- 618
- total births
- 1953–2013
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Sindi was born in this single decade.
1994
Single peak year
23 babies were named Sindi in 1994 - its busiest year on record.
Sindi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Sindi's SSA record in two at 1986 and the more recent half accounts for 60% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 40%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1972, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1994 peak of 23, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Sindi at a glance
Last recorded 2013Peak year
1994
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1953
Sindi popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1953–2013
- Peak year (1994)
- 23
- Annual births at peak, across 61 years of records
Sindi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Sindi's strongest decade.
168 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Sindi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 53
1950s
53 births
- 1960s
1960s
90 births
- 1970s 60
1970s
60 births
- 1980s
1980s
79 births
- 1990s
1990s
168 births
- 2000s
2000s
143 births
- 2010s 25
2010s
25 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 168 births (27% of all-time use).
How Sindi 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 Sindi's total volume
Sindi vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Sindi by state
Where Sindi concentrates geographically, total births since 1953
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 48 | 7.8% |
| #2 | Texas | | 17 | 2.8% |
California share of Sindi's total US births 7.8%
Even split
48 of 618 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sindi? ▼
Sindi has been given to 618 babies in the U.S. since 1953, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2013. 23 babies were born in 1994, its single highest year.
When was Sindi most popular? ▼
Sindi was most popular in the 1990s decade with 168 total births. The single peak year was 1994.
Where is Sindi most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Sindi are California (48 births), Texas (17 births).
How long has the name Sindi been used? ▼
Sindi has been recorded in Social Security data since 1953, spanning 61 years of data through 2013.
What names are similar to Sindi? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Sindy, Sinai, Sina, Sincere, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Sindi's data
- Sindi's decade-level peak was the 1990s (168 total births); usage has since declined to 25 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Sindis (48 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 Sindi
Nearby Names Like Sindi
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sindi
Sindy Girl
#9025 2,773 births
Sinai Girl
#2403 2,286 births
Sina Girl
#7600 1,728 births
Sincere Girl
#4072 1,472 births
Sinead Girl
#8097 1,340 births
Compare Sindi side by side: Sindi vs Sindy Sindi vs Sinai Sindi vs Sina
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1953–2013 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Sindi: Baby Name Since 1953 - 618 Births, Peak 1994." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sindi. 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 Sindi 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.