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Cynthia is a feminine name used in English and French. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Latinized form of Greek Κυνθία (Kynthia), which means ‘woman from Cynthus’. This was an epithet of the Greek moon goddess Artemis, given because Cynthus was the mountain on Delos on which she and her twin brother Apollo were born." It ranked #1014 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, latinized form of Greek Κυνθία (Kynthia), which means ‘woman from Cynthus’. This was an epithet of the Greek moon goddess Artemis, given because Cynthus was the mountain on Delos on which she and her twin brother Apollo were born. The entry lists its usage as English, French, Dutch, Greek Mythology (Latinized).
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Cynthia ranked #1014 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #1014 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Cynthia mean?
Cynthia means "woman from Cynthus", according to Behind the Name.
Is Cynthia a popular name?
Cynthia ranked #1014 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Cynthia a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Cynthia appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Cynthia — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
