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UK girl's name

Sindy

Of English origin, a feminine diminutive form of Cindy.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Sindy is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Sindy popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4535, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 7 births.

This profile covers 52 England and Wales registrations across 13 recorded years from 1996 to 2020. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 57% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 52 living people in the UK are called Sindy. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2021 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Sindy ranked #4535 for girls in England and Wales in 2020, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2007, when 7 girls were registered as Sindy.
  • About 52 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sindy as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4535

2020

Births in 2020

4

Latest year

Peak year

2007

7 births

Estimated living

52

2026

Meaning

What does Sindy mean?

The given name Sindy is believed to have its origins in the Sanskrit language, which was the classical literary language of ancient India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "sindhu," which means "river" or "ocean." The name is thought to have emerged sometime around the 5th century BCE, during the height of the Vedic period in ancient India.

In Hindu mythology, the Sindhu River (known today as the Indus River) was considered a sacred and revered body of water. As such, the name Sindy may have been initially used as a way to honor or pay tribute to this important river. It is possible that the name was given to individuals born near the banks of the Sindhu River or to those who lived in the regions surrounding it.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sindy can be found in the ancient Indian text known as the Mahabharata, which is believed to have been composed between the 8th and 4th centuries BCE. In this epic, there is a minor character named Sindhu, which is likely a variant spelling of the name Sindy.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have borne the name Sindy. One of the most famous was Sindy Kaur (1499-1555), a prominent Sikh warrior and poet who played a significant role in the development of the Sikh faith in the 16th century. Another notable figure was Sindy Devi (1572-1619), a queen of the Mughal Empire who was known for her patronage of the arts and literature.

In more recent times, the name Sindy has been associated with Sindy Kroll (1932-2008), an American artist and sculptor who was known for her abstract and minimalist works. Additionally, Sindy Behrens (1944-2022) was a renowned German fashion designer and entrepreneur who founded the successful clothing brand BEHRENS.

Another individual of note was Sindy Rollins (1930-2017), an American jazz saxophonist and composer who was regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the hard bop era. His innovative and improvisational style had a profound impact on the development of modern jazz.

While the name Sindy may have initially been associated with the Indian subcontinent, it has since gained popularity in various parts of the world, particularly in Western countries. However, its roots can be traced back to the ancient Sanskrit language and the cultural and linguistic heritage of the Indian subcontinent.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Sindy over time

The chart below shows babies named Sindy registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2020. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Sindy, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2020, compared with 7 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Sindy
02457199620082020

Decades

Sindy by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sindy was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #4535 4 1
2010s #5216 11 3
2000s #4029 29 7
1990s #3254 8 2

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FAQ

Sindy: questions and answers

How popular is the name Sindy in the UK right now?

In 2020, Sindy was ranked #4535 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Sindy most popular?

The peak year on record was 2007, with 7 babies registered as Sindy in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Sindy?

Of English origin, a feminine diminutive form of Cindy.

How many people are called Sindy in the UK?

A total of 52 babies have been registered as Sindy across the 13 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.