Girls name · California
Cynthia in California
Cynthia was the 954th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 29 babies named Cynthia that year. Since 1914, California families have named 82,713 babies Cynthia.
Popularity over time
Cynthia in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 6 | 299th |
| 1932 | 24 | 222nd |
| 1948 | 950 | 21st |
| 1963 | 2,085 | 7th |
| 1979 | 799 | 40th |
| 1994 | 1,090 | 42nd |
| 2010 | 192 | 224th |
| 2025 | 29 | 954th |
Its rank among girls names in California fell from 299th in 1914 to 954th in 2025.
The most babies named Cynthia in California in a single year was 3,359, in 1957. Its best showing was 4th among girls names in 1957.
Across the country, Cynthia reached its best rank of 2nd in Texas (1957). See Cynthia in every state →
How popular is Cynthia in California?
Cynthia was the 954th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 29 babies named Cynthia that year. Since 1914, California families have named 82,713 babies Cynthia.
How many babies are named Cynthia in California?
In 2025, 29 babies were named Cynthia in California. The most babies named Cynthia in California in a single year was 3,359, in 1957.
What is the rank of Cynthia in California?
Cynthia ranked 954th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 4th among girls names in 1957.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.