Cyndi
20th-century variant spelling of Cindy.
Every Cyndi since 1946 — 3,568 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Cyndi
Cyndi 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 1946, 3,568 American babies have been named Cyndi. Its peak came in 1959, when 230 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 Cyndi stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Cyndi year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | 5 | #15,807 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 8 | #11,609 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 11 | #9,465 |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 8 | #12,102 |
| 2014 | 10 | #10,316 |
| 2013 | 8 | #12,261 |
| 2012 | 8 | #12,483 |
| 2011 | 6 | #15,268 |
| 2010 | 13 | #8,836 |
| 2009 | 12 | #9,531 |
| 2008 | 11 | #10,242 |
| 2007 | 13 | #9,140 |
| 2006 | 14 | #8,349 |
| 2005 | 15 | #7,598 |
| 2004 | 27 | #4,846 |
| 2003 | 17 | #6,661 |
| 2002 | 16 | #6,780 |
| 2001 | 24 | #4,869 |
| 2000 | 27 | #4,434 |
| 1995 | 21 | #4,712 |
| 1990 | 45 | #2,609 |
| 1985 | 88 | #1,434 |
| 1980 | 25 | #3,341 |
| 1975 | 40 | #2,142 |
| 1970 | 105 | #1,118 |
| 1965 | 121 | #917 |
| 1960 | 175 | #770 |
| 1955 | 39 | #1,647 |
| 1950 | 17 | #2,456 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Cyndi
- Cyndi Lauper Musician · b. 1953
- Cyndi Wang Actor · b. 1982
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Cyndi mean?
20th-century variant spelling of Cindy.
How popular is the name Cyndi in 2025?
Cyndi 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 Cyndi?
3,568 babies have been named Cyndi in the United States since 1946, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Cyndi most popular?
Cyndi peaked in 1959, when 230 newborns received the name.
Is Cyndi a boy or girl name?
Cyndi is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Cyndi rising or falling?
Cyndi is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Cyndi?
Well-known people named Cyndi include Cyndi Lauper (musician), Cyndi Wang (actor).