Capri
Girl name · Anglo Saxon · French · Italian
Meaningfrom the isle of Capri · Italian
- US rank
- #546
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #546 in 2025
551 babies were named Capri in the US in 2025. It has climbed 136 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1953–2025
US births per million boys, 1982–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Capri you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 2,917 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Capri, 551 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Capri would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCapri first shows up in US birth records in 1953, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 72 years since.
- Best yearCapri is at its all-time high right now: #546 in 2025.
- Then vs nowCapri is 8.8× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 25,575 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 2,917.
- TrendCapri has climbed 136 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #546. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedCapri is most popular in Rhode Island, where it ranks #150, followed by New Hampshire (#236) and Utah (#249). It's in the top 1,000 in 27 states.
- MeaningIn Italian, Capri means “from the isle of Capri”. Our records link it to Anglo Saxon, French and Italian roots.
About the name Capri
Capri is a girl name of Anglo Saxon, French and Italian origin meaning “from the isle of Capri”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-pri”. US birth records list Capri for girls from 1953 to 2025, in 71 of those 73 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #546 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #546, with 551 babies.
Origin:Anglo Saxon namesFrench namesItalian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 4.5 | 220,820 girls |
| 1960s | 4.0 | 246,914 girls |
| 1970s | 10 | 98,425 girls |
| 1980s | 19 | 52,274 girls |
| 1990s | 28 | 35,727 girls |
| 2000s | 36 | 28,011 girls |
| 2010s | 97 | 10,303 girls |
| 2020s | 303 | 3,299 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.8 | 1,311,475 boys |
| 1990s | 2.1 | 471,698 boys |
| 2010s | 0.5 | 1,851,852 boys |
| 2020s | 6.4 | 157,068 boys |
Other spellings of Capri
More Anglo Saxon girl names
- Girl name: Daisy · day's eye
- Girl name: Audrey · noble strength
- Girl name: Gemma · gem
- Girl name: Esme · esteemed
- Girl name: Gwendolyn · white ring
- Girl name: Florence · flourishing
- Girl name: Bonnie · pretty
- Girl name: Edith · prosperous in war
Questions about the name Capri
What does the name Capri mean?
Capri means “from the isle of Capri” in Italian.
What is the origin of the name Capri?
Capri has Anglo Saxon, French, Italian roots in our records. Other Anglo Saxon names include Daisy, Audrey, Gemma.
Is Capri a boy or girl name?
Capri is a girl name, though a few boys get it too.
How popular is the name Capri?
Capri ranked #546 for US girls in 2025, given to 551 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#546).