Capri Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Capri is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Capri?
Capri is spelled C-A-P-R-I. The name has 5 letters.
Capri at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- The name “Capri” may be related to goats or rocky terrain, as derived from the Latin “Capreae”, the name of the Italian island.
- Origin
- Capri is a place name referring to the island off the coast of Italy, known for its natural beauty and historical significance.
- Pronunciation
- KAP-ree · 2 syllables
Capri Popularity in 2025
Rank#546
Recorded Births551
Rank#8,243
Recorded Births9
- Girls usage rose 24 places to #546 and recorded 21 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 69 places to #8,243 and recorded the same number of births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Capri Mean?
The name “Capri” may be related to goats or rocky terrain, as derived from the Latin “Capreae”, the name of the Italian island.
Origin: Capri is a place name referring to the island off the coast of Italy, known for its natural beauty and historical significance.
How Do You Pronounce Capri?
PronunciationKAP-ree
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Capri?
- History
- Capri has historically been used as a toponym, with its use as a personal name occurring more recently, influenced by the island's cultural and touristic reputation.
Capri Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2010 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 551 | #546 |
| 2025 | Boys | 9 | #8,243 |
| 2024 | Girls | 530 | #570 |
| 2024 | Boys | 9 | #8,312 |
| 2023 | Girls | 520 | #571 |
| 2023 | Boys | 13 | #6,517 |
| 2022 | Girls | 453 | #651 |
| 2022 | Boys | 10 | #7,768 |
| 2021 | Girls | 478 | #620 |
| 2021 | Boys | 13 | #6,335 |
| 2020 | Girls | 416 | #682 |
| 2020 | Boys | 12 | #6,620 |
| 2019 | Girls | 178 | #1,291 |
| 2018 | Girls | 182 | #1,269 |
| 2018 | Boys | 5 | #12,156 |
| 2017 | Girls | 163 | #1,404 |
| 2016 | Girls | 135 | #1,622 |
| 2016 | Boys | 5 | #12,185 |
| 2015 | Girls | 172 | #1,372 |
| 2014 | Girls | 193 | #1,253 |
| 2013 | Girls | 179 | #1,309 |
| 2012 | Girls | 159 | #1,432 |
| 2011 | Girls | 191 | #1,250 |
| 2010 | Girls | 145 | #1,536 |
When Was Capri Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Girls
551 recorded births
National rank #546
2024 · Girls
530 recorded births
National rank #570
2023 · Girls
520 recorded births
National rank #571
2021 · Girls
478 recorded births
National rank #620
Where Capri Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| RI | #150 | 6 |
| NH | #236 | 5 |
| UT | #249 | 18 |
| NV | #328 | 8 |
| CA | #342 | 95 |
| CT | #350 | 8 |
| FL | #351 | 52 |
| NJ | #372 | 21 |