Cinderella, derived from the French 'Cendrillon' and meaning 'little ash girl', is a classic first name of French origin, known globally due to its association with the popular fairy tale of the same name. This name has been immortalized in numerous retellings and adaptations, making it instantly recognizable worldwide. It was traditionally more common among French-speaking populations but has since gained popularity in other cultures as well.
The name Cinderella has seen a varied range of popularity over the past century and a half, with peaks and troughs indicating its trend among parents. The most notable peak occurred in 1921 with 23 births, suggesting that the fairy tale's enchantment was particularly captivating during this time. However, it appears that Cinderella lost some of her allure as the years went on, with a steady decline in births from the late 1950s to the early 1980s, where it reached its lowest point with just five births each year from 1977 to 1983. Since then, the name has shown renewed popularity, with several years seeing double-digit figures, including a recent high of 12 births in 2018. Overall, since 1894, Cinderella has been given to a total of 902 babies.