Cindy
A diminutive of the female given name Cynthia and Lucinda; also used as a formal female given name.
Every Cindy since 1886 — 258,065 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Cindy
Cindy is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,929 in 2025 with 100 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1886, 258,065 American babies have been named Cindy. Its peak came in 1957, when 20,307 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Cindy stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Cindy year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 100 | #1,929 | — | — |
| 2024 | 124 | #1,658 | — | — |
| 2023 | 129 | #1,616 | — | — |
| 2022 | 102 | #1,946 | — | — |
| 2021 | 114 | #1,783 | — | — |
| 2020 | 139 | #1,526 | — | — |
| 2019 | 173 | #1,321 | — | — |
| 2018 | 170 | #1,331 | — | — |
| 2017 | 230 | #1,098 | — | — |
| 2016 | 257 | #1,030 | — | — |
| 2015 | 249 | #1,060 | — | — |
| 2014 | 395 | #711 | — | — |
| 2013 | 342 | #795 | — | — |
| 2012 | 367 | #757 | — | — |
| 2011 | 446 | #640 | — | — |
| 2010 | 553 | #528 | — | — |
| 2009 | 567 | #532 | — | — |
| 2008 | 731 | #433 | — | — |
| 2007 | 820 | #397 | — | — |
| 2006 | 881 | #368 | — | — |
| 2005 | 988 | #325 | — | — |
| 2004 | 1,052 | #305 | — | — |
| 2003 | 1,160 | #272 | — | — |
| 2002 | 1,221 | #258 | — | — |
| 2001 | 1,232 | #258 | 5 | #10,863 |
| 2000 | 1,244 | #263 | — | — |
| 1995 | 1,498 | #199 | 7 | #7,119 |
| 1990 | 1,566 | #187 | 15 | #3,807 |
| 1985 | 1,594 | #174 | 17 | #2,850 |
| 1980 | 1,866 | #150 | 10 | #3,896 |
| 1975 | 2,505 | #112 | 15 | #2,655 |
| 1970 | 5,049 | #72 | 18 | #2,132 |
| 1965 | 7,777 | #53 | 23 | #1,629 |
| 1960 | 14,953 | #30 | 32 | #1,407 |
| 1955 | 5,588 | #79 | 10 | #2,599 |
| 1950 | 1,467 | #185 | — | — |
| 1945 | 332 | #389 | — | — |
| 1940 | 73 | #834 | — | — |
| 1935 | 29 | #1,361 | — | — |
| 1930 | 12 | #2,574 | — | — |
| 1925 | 12 | #2,808 | — | — |
| 1920 | 14 | #2,487 | — | — |
| 1915 | 12 | #2,416 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | 5 | #1,985 | — | — |
| 1895 | 5 | #1,638 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Cindy
- Cindy Crawford Model · b. 1966
- Cindy Sherman Painter · b. 1954
- Cindy Breakspeare Companion · b. 1954
- Cindy Williams Actor · b. 1947
- Cindy McCain Businessperson · b. 1954
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Cindy mean?
A diminutive of the female given name Cynthia and Lucinda; also used as a formal female given name.
How popular is the name Cindy in 2025?
Cindy ranked #1,929 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 100 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Cindy?
258,065 babies have been named Cindy in the United States since 1886, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Cindy most popular?
Cindy peaked in 1957, when 20,307 newborns received the name.
Is Cindy a boy or girl name?
Cindy is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Cindy rising or falling?
Cindy is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Cindy?
Well-known people named Cindy include Cindy Crawford (model), Cindy Sherman (painter), Cindy Breakspeare (companion).