Cindie
Alternative form of Cindy (“female given name”).
Every Cindie since 1947 — 1,022 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Cindie
Cindie is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1947, 1,022 American babies have been named Cindie. Its peak came in 1957, when 91 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 Cindie stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Cindie year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
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| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 6 | #11,707 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 6 | #9,309 |
| 1975 | 11 | #5,212 |
| 1970 | 25 | #2,794 |
| 1965 | 28 | #2,257 |
| 1960 | 64 | #1,377 |
| 1955 | 32 | #1,885 |
| 1950 | 13 | #2,929 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Cindie mean?
Alternative form of Cindy (“female given name”).
How popular is the name Cindie in 2025?
Cindie did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Cindie?
1,022 babies have been named Cindie in the United States since 1947, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Cindie most popular?
Cindie peaked in 1957, when 91 newborns received the name.
Is Cindie a boy or girl name?
Cindie is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Cindie rising or falling?
Cindie has been roughly stable over the past decade.