Girl · #11,509 in 2026

Cinamon

Name: Popularity of the name Cinamon in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Cinamon, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Cinnamon is a spice obtained from the inner bark of several tree species from the genus Cinnamomum. Cinnamon is used mainly as an aromatic condiment and flavouring additive in a wide variety of cuisines, in particular sweet and savoury dishes such as biscuits, breakfast cereals, snack foods, bagels, teas, hot chocolate, and traditional foods.

Current Rank

#11,509

Peak Rank

#2,585 (1969)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1969

First Year

1991

Last Year

1969

Peak Year

#2585

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Cinamon

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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Etymology

The English word "cinnamon", attested in English since the 15th century, derives from the Ancient Greek κιννάμωμον ( kinnámōmon , later κίνναμον: kínnamon ), via Latin and medieval French intermediate forms. The Greek was borrowed from a Phoenician word, which was similar to the related Hebrew word קנמון ( qinnāmōn ). The name "cassia", first recorded in late Old English from Latin, ultimately derives from the Hebrew word קציעה qetsīʿāh , a form of the verb קצע qātsaʿ , "to strip off bark". Early Modern English also used the names canel and canella , similar to the current names of cinnamon in

Origin & history

Cinnamon tree Cinnamon has been known from remote antiquity . It was imported to Egypt as early as 2000 BC, but those who reported that it had come from China had confused it with Cinnamomum cassia , a related species. Cinnamon was so highly prized among ancient nations that it was regarded as a gift fit for monarchs and even for a deity; an inscription records the gift of cinnamon and cassia to the temple of Apollo at Miletus . Its source was kept a trade secret in the Mediterranean world for centuries by those in the spice trade , to protect their monopoly as suppliers. Cinnamomum verum , wh

The Story of Cinamon

Cinamon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1969, with 26 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1969, when 26 Cinamons were born — ranking #2,585 that year. As of 2026, Cinamon ranks #11,509 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 49 Cinamons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Cinamon

Phonetically similar names — useful when Cinamon is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cinamon

What does the name Cinamon mean?

How popular is Cinamon in 2026?

In 2026, Cinamon ranks #11,509 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Cinamon most popular?

Cinamon reached its peak popularity in 1969, ranking #2,585 that year with 26 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Cinamon most popular?

Cinamon has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Cinamon.

Is Cinamon a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Cinamon is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Cinamon?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Cinamon include Roshawn, Annisa, Anesha. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Cinamon

Cinamon is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1969 and has accumulated 49 births in the dataset. Cinamon's peak popularity came in 1969 when it ranked #2,585. Use the chart and map above to compare Cinamon's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.