Boy · #12,301 in 2026

Capone

Name: Popularity of the name Capone in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Capone, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,301

Peak Rank

#4,996 (2007)

Total Babies

223

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1996

First Year

2024

Last Year

2007

Peak Year

#4996

Peak Rank

223

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Capone

Capone first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1996, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2007, when 18 Capones were born — ranking #4,996 that year. As of 2026, Capone ranks #12,301 for baby boys with 5 births, holding steady (+0%). In total, more than 223 Capones have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Capone

Phonetically similar names — useful when Capone is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Copain
Kopin
Kippen
Coupon
Copen
Cupping
Coppin
Capon
Capen
Copan
Copine
Kapaun

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Capone

What does the name Capone mean?

Capone is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1996. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Capone in 2026?

In 2026, Capone ranks #12,301 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Capone most popular?

Capone reached its peak popularity in 2007, ranking #4,996 that year with 18 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Capone most popular?

Capone has historically been most popular in Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Capone.

Is Capone a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Capone is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Capone?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Capone include Johnston, Paco, Keiron. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Capone

Capone is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1996 and has accumulated 223 births in the dataset. Capone's peak popularity came in 2007 when it ranked #4,996. Use the chart and map above to compare Capone's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.