Girl · #13,149 in 2026

Cyntia

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

Cyntia was a Japanese heavy metal band formed in 2011. They are believed to have been the first act from the Girls Metal Band Boom to have signed to a major record label when they joined Victor Entertainment in 2013. Drummer and co-founder Kanoko left the group in April 2015, and the band moved to the Village Again Association label for their 2016 album Urban Night.

Current Rank

#13,149

Peak Rank

#5,009 (1997)

Total Babies

483

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1954

First Year

2013

Last Year

1997

Peak Year

#5009

Peak Rank

483

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Cyntia

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

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Origin & history

Bassist Azu joined the band in 2012. Guitarist Yui and drummer Kanoko formed Cyntia in April 2011, after meeting on the set of a music video by Liv Moon. In the summer they recruited keyboardist Ayano and bassist Airi, who were followed by vocalist and former idol Saki in November after holding auditions. The name Cyntia is the English pronunciation of Cynthia , another name for the Greek goddess Artemis . Their debut single, "Run to the Future", was released in April 2012 on Bright Star Records, which was formed by fellow all-female metal band Aldious . Shortly after, Airi paused activities d

The Story of Cyntia

Cyntia first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1954, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1997, when 20 Cyntias were born — ranking #5,009 that year. As of 2026, Cyntia ranks #13,149 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 483 Cyntias have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Cyntia

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

Cintia
Scientia
Senja
Cinna
Cinci
Sinha
Cinta
Sinta
Sancia
Cyna
Cena
Censure

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cyntia

What does the name Cyntia mean?

How popular is Cyntia in 2026?

In 2026, Cyntia ranks #13,149 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Cyntia most popular?

Cyntia reached its peak popularity in 1997, ranking #5,009 that year with 20 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Cyntia a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Cyntia?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Cyntia include Alcine, Aldah, Arloween. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Cyntia

Cyntia is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1954 and has accumulated 483 births in the dataset. Cyntia's peak popularity came in 1997 when it ranked #5,009. Use the chart and map above to compare Cyntia'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.