How old is someone named Cindy?
The average Cindy is 57 years old.
Half of all living Cindys are between 52 and 68.
When was Cindy popular?
Cindy had one big moment, peaking in 1957. 63% of the babies ever named Cindy arrived in a single 15-year stretch.
Popular names of 1957 · The most popular names of the 1950s →
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 35 | 0 |
| 1910s | 81 | 0 |
| 1920s | 117 | 0 |
| 1930s | 277 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 5,486 | 3,500 |
| 1950s | 84,107 | 68,000 |
| 1960s | 91,808 | 80,000 |
| 1970s | 31,017 | 29,000 |
| 1980s | 16,192 | 16,000 |
| 1990s | 15,134 | 15,000 |
| 2000s | 9,901 | 9,800 |
| 2010s | 3,182 | 3,200 |
| 2020s | 708 | 700 |
How many Cindys are still alive?
About 220,000 Cindys are alive in the US today. That's 87% of the roughly 260,000 babies named Cindy since 1886.
Most Cindys ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Cindy?
About half of living Cindys are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
- Boomer 55%
- Gen X 26%
- Millennial 11%
- Gen Z 7%
- Gen Alpha 1%
Is Cindy an old name?
Yes. Cindy is older than 86 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Cindy will be 74 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Cindy a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.7% of living Cindys are women.
Names the same age as Cindy
NAME TWIN
Cindy's name twin is Ricky. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Ricky's age curve is the closest match to Cindy's: 87% alike.
Other spellings: Cindi (57)
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Questions about the name Cindy
How old is the average Cindy?
The average Cindy in the US is 57 years old. The median is 63, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Cindy?
About 220,000 Cindys are alive in the US today, out of roughly 260,000 babies given the name since 1886.
When was the name Cindy most popular?
In 1957, when about 20,000 baby girls were named Cindy.
Is Cindy a Boomer name?
Yes. About 55% of living Cindys are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this