Cindy

♀ Girl

Pronounced SIN-dee /ˈsɪn.di/Medium

Meaning: a short form of Cynthia or Lucinda; Cynthia derives from Greek 'Kynthia', an epithet of the goddess Artemis meaning 'from Mount Kynthos'Medium

In 30 seconds: Cindy is a short form of Cynthia or Lucinda; Cynthia comes from the Greek Kynthia, an epithet of Artemis meaning 'from Mount Kynthos'.

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Origin MediumEnglish, Greek

Meaninga short form of Cynthia or Lucinda; Cynthia derives from Greek 'Kynthia', an epithet of the goddess Artemis meaning 'from Mount Kynthos'

U.S. rank (2025)#1929 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births100 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1957

Total births (all-time)≈ 257,294

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Cindy began as a pet form of Cynthia and Lucinda before standing on its own. Through Cynthia it reaches back to the Greek Kynthia, a title of the goddess Artemis meaning 'from Mount Kynthos', her birthplace. So a casual modern nickname carries a thread back to classical myth.

The model Cindy Crawford gave the name a strongly recognizable face in fashion. Spelling variants like Cyndi and Cindi show how flexible the short form has always been.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Cindy is 'origin uncertain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.

Overall data confidence 78%

Behind the Name - Cindy — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

CindaCindiCyndiLuluSindy

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

★Cindy Crawford (1966–present)
American supermodel who was one of the most recognizable faces in fashion during the 1980s and 1990s.

If you like Cindy…

Cynthia— The full Greek-rooted name Cindy shortens

Lucinda— The other longer name Cindy can be a short form of

Wendy— shares Cindy's English roots

Judy— lands in the same popularity range

Heidy— shares Cindy's English roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cindy mean?

Cindy is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Cindy?

It's commonly said SIN-dee /ˈsɪn.di/.

Is Cindy a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Cindy is used as a girl name.

How popular is Cindy?

In 2024, Cindy ranked #1661 in the U.S. for girls, with 123 births recorded.