Girl · #12,576 in 2026

Capucine

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

Germaine Hélène Irène Lefebvre, known by her mononym stage name Capucine, was a French fashion model and actress known for her comedic roles in The Pink Panther (1963) and What's New Pussycat? (1965). She appeared in 36 films and 17 television productions between 1948 and 1990.

Current Rank

#12,576

Peak Rank

#3,402 (1965)

Total Babies

107

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1961

First Year

2008

Last Year

1965

Peak Year

#3402

Peak Rank

107

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Capucine

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

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The Story of Capucine

Capucine first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1961, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1965, when 14 Capucines were born — ranking #3,402 that year. As of 2026, Capucine ranks #12,576 for baby girls with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 107 Capucines have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Capucine

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

Capuccino
Cappuccino
Capuchin
Capellini
Cappuccio
Cappellini
Capuchins
Cappuccinos
Capuano
Capitano
Cucina
Caponi

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Capucine

What does the name Capucine mean?

How popular is Capucine in 2026?

In 2026, Capucine ranks #12,576 among girls' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Capucine most popular?

Capucine reached its peak popularity in 1965, ranking #3,402 that year with 14 babies given the name.

Is Capucine a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Capucine?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Capucine include Charna, Gwenna, Pamlea. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Capucine

Capucine is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1961 and has accumulated 107 births in the dataset. Capucine's peak popularity came in 1965 when it ranked #3,402. Use the chart and map above to compare Capucine'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.