girl's name
Cindylou
SIN-dee-loo (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 53
Cindylou is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1972 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1959, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1957.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Cindylou Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 1970s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 23 |
| 1960s | 15 |
| 1970s | 6 |
How Popular Is Cindylou?
In 1972, Cindylou was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Cindylou Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
How Cindylou Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Cindy-Lou | Cindy-Lou is Cindylou written with a hyphen, used in England and Wales, where it ranks #4,128. | 9 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Cindylou
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Cindylou Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Cindylou over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Cindylou
- English SIN-dee-loo
Sibling Names for Cindylou
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Cindylou — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Cindylou
How popular is the name Cindylou?
In 1972, Cindylou was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Cindylou a girl's or a boy's name?
Cindylou is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Cindylou?
Cindylou has 3 syllables.
When was Cindylou most popular?
Cindylou peaked in 1959, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.