Cynthia
Cynthia is a distinctive choice, ranked #2138 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Cynthia in their class.
About the Name Cynthia
Cynthia has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 445 places in five years. It was most popular in 2009 at #1365 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Cynthia is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Cynthia in their class.
In the US it ranks even higher at #826, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
⭐ Famous People Named Cynthia
- Cynthia (Gaba girl) — "Cynthia" was a mannequin created in 1932 by Lester Gaba, an American sculptor, retail display designer and later a teacher and writer.
- Cynthia Daniel — Cynthia Daniel is an American photographer and former actress, best known for her role as Elizabeth Wakefield in the 1990s syndicated teen drama Sweet Valley High.
- Cynthia Myers — Cynthia Jeanette Myers was an American model, actress, and Playboy magazine's Playmate of the Month for the December 1968 issue.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Cynthia
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Cynthia
Almost certainly the only Cynthia in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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Famous People Named Cynthia
Notable people who share this name, from history to the present day. See full list on Wikipedia