The unique name Cymphonique appeared in the U.S. baby name data twice in the early 2010s, then dropped back below the SSA’s five-baby threshold:
- 2014: unlisted
- 2013: 7 baby girls named Cymphonique
- 2012: 5 baby girls named Cymphonique [debut]
- 2011: unlisted
- 2010: unlisted
Where did it come from?
Teenage singer and actress Cymphonique Miller.
She was the star of the music-focused Nickelodeon sitcom How to Rock, which aired in its entirety during 2012 (from February to December). Her character, Kacey Simon, was both a high school student and the lead vocalist of a pop band called Gravity 5.
Cymphonique also co-wrote and sang the show’s theme song, “Only You Can Be You.”
Cymphonique Miller is the daughter of rapper Master P (born Percy Miller) and niece of rapper Silkk The Shocker (born Vyshonn Miller, probably).
Her half-brother, Percy Miller, Jr., became famous as pre-teen rapper Lil’ Romeo in the early 2000s. In fact, the baby name Romeo saw an uptick in usage in 2001 thanks to Lil’ Romeo’s biggest hit, “My Baby,” which reached #3 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart in June of that year.
What are your thoughts on the name Cymphonique?
Sources:
- How to Rock – Wikipedia
- Lowry, Brian. Review of How to Rock. Variety 2 Feb. 2012.
- SSA
Image: Screenshot of How to Rock
It took a sec for me to realize it’s likely pronounced as Symphony. I think it’s unique but it’s way too long. But it sounds pretty to say as a name. Just if spelled different.
I think it sounds pretty as well, but it does seem a bit unwieldy.
I think if I heard it first I might have had a very different initial reaction, but seeing it made me immediately think of Campho-phenique, the cold sore treatment, which is not exactly a great association for a name.