Girl · #10,274 in 2026

Cyntha

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

Current Rank

#10,274

Peak Rank

#3,318 (1969)

Total Babies

290

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1884

First Year

1983

Last Year

1969

Peak Year

#3318

Peak Rank

290

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Cyntha

Cyntha first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1884, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1969, when 17 Cynthas were born — ranking #3,318 that year. As of 2026, Cyntha ranks #10,274 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 290 Cynthas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Cyntha

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

Cynthia
Synth
Cinna
Synthase
Cinthia
Synths
Sinha
Cinta
Synthia
Sinta
Cyna
Cena

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cyntha

What does the name Cyntha mean?

Cyntha is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1884. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Cyntha in 2026?

In 2026, Cyntha ranks #10,274 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Cyntha most popular?

Cyntha reached its peak popularity in 1969, ranking #3,318 that year with 17 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Cyntha a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Cyntha?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Cyntha include Claudina, Bronwen, Lauralyn. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Cyntha

Cyntha is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1884 and has accumulated 290 births in the dataset. Cyntha's peak popularity came in 1969 when it ranked #3,318. Use the chart and map above to compare Cyntha'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.