Cynthia vs. Cindy: which name is older?
The average Cynthia is 60 and the average Cindy is 57, so Cynthia is the older name, by about 3 years.
Cynthia
Cindy
When was each name popular?
Both names peaked in 1957.
Which name is more common?
There are about 590,000 Cynthias and about 220,000 Cindys alive in the US, so there are about 3 times as many Cynthias as Cindys.
Boys or girls?
Both are girls' names: over 99% of living Cynthias and over 99% of living Cindys are women.
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Cynthia or Cindy: questions
Which is older, Cynthia or Cindy?
The average Cynthia is 60 and the average Cindy is 57, so Cynthia is the older name, by about 3 years.
How old is the average Cynthia?
The average Cynthia in the US is 60; half of all living Cynthias are between 55 and 70.
How old is the average Cindy?
The average Cindy in the US is 57; half of all living Cindys are between 52 and 68.
Which is more common, Cynthia or Cindy?
There are about 590,000 Cynthias and about 220,000 Cindys alive in the US, so there are about 3 times as many Cynthias as Cindys.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). How we calculate this