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Cinder

/ SIN-dər /
Girl english 2 syllables
Meaning
Cinder means Ash and ember of fire (english).
Gender
Girl
Origin
english
Pronunciation
SIN-dər
Popularity
#15422 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Cinder in the US, 1880–2025
1960198020002020

Cinder first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2019, when 8 girls were given the name.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Cinder popular?

Steady Cinder has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2019.

US babies given the name Cinder, by decade
2020s 16
2010s 14
1990s 6
1980s 5
1960s 6
1950s 22

Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.

What does Cinder mean?

Modern English word name from 'cinder', the partly-burned residue left by a fire. A rare, directly fire-derived coinage rather than a historically established given name.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Cinder mean?

Cinder means Ash and ember of fire. Modern English word name from 'cinder', the partly-burned residue left by a fire. A rare, directly fire-derived coinage rather than a historically established given name.

What is the origin of the name Cinder?

Cinder is of english origin.

How do you pronounce Cinder?

Cinder is pronounced “SIN-dər.”

Is Cinder a boy or a girl name?

Cinder is most commonly used as a girl name.

Is Cinder a popular name right now?

Cinder has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2019.

How popular is the name Cinder?

In 2025, Cinder ranked #15422 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.

When was the name Cinder most popular?

Cinder was most popular in 2019, when about 8 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What names are similar to Cinder?

Names similar to Cinder include Primrose, Ensley, Marigold, Clover, Poppy.

What names go well with Cinder?

english names that pair well with Cinder include Dorothy, Nancy, Edward, Joan, Mason.