Girl · #554 in 2026

Capri

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

Capri is an island located in the Tyrrhenian Sea off the Sorrento Peninsula, on the south side of the Gulf of Naples in the Campania region of Italy. A resort destination since the time of the Roman Republic, it is known for its natural beauty, historic sites, and tourism industry. It has 13,451 inhabitants.

English

Current Rank

#554

Peak Rank

#554 (2026)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

+83%

1953

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#554

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Capri

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)

English

Etymology

The origin of the name Capri is uncertain. It may derive from the Ancient Greek κάπρος ( kápros ), meaning ' wild boar '. Ancient Greek colonists from Magna Graecia were the first recorded inhabitants, calling the island Kapreai ( Καπρέαι ). Alternatively, the name could come from the Latin capreae , meaning ' goats '. Fossils of wild boars have been found on the island, supporting the Greek etymology. [ citation needed ] A less likely theory suggests an Etruscan origin meaning 'rocky', referencing the island's limestone terrain.

Origin & history

Main article: History of Capri

The Story of Capri

Capri first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1953, with 7 babies given the name that year. The name hit its high-water mark in 2026: 551 births, good for #554 nationwide. About 50% of every Capri on record arrived during the 2020s, its defining decade. As of 2026, Capri ranks #554 for baby girls with 551 births, rising sharply (+83% over the past five years). All told, over 7K Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1950s to 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 Capri

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

Caprie
Capra
Coppery
Khepri
Cabri
Capro
Kouprey
Carry
Cabaret
Caprio
Capper
Capris

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Capri

What does the name Capri mean?

What is the origin of the name Capri?

Capri has roots in the following cultural and linguistic traditions: English.

How popular is Capri in 2026?

In 2026, Capri ranks #554 among girls' names in the U.S., with 551 babies given the name that year.

When was Capri most popular?

Capri reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #554 that year with 551 babies given the name.

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

Capri has historically been most popular in Hawaii, Rhode Island, North Dakota. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Capri.

Is Capri a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Capri?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Capri include Valorie, Shamika, Arely. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Capri

Capri is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1953 and has accumulated 7K births in the dataset. Capri's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #554. Use the chart and map above to compare Capri'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.