Capri
Capri first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2025, when 551 girls were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Capri popular?
Rising Capri has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 2,948 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,697 | |
| 2000s | 661 | |
| 1990s | 506 | |
| 1980s | 332 | |
| 1970s | 155 | |
| 1960s | 74 | |
| 1950s | 63 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Capri mean?
A place name borrowed from the Italian island of Capri in the Bay of Naples. The island's own name is of disputed origin (possibly Greek 'kapros', wild boar, or Latin 'capreae', goats). Used as a given name it evokes the glamorous Mediterranean island rather than a fixed personal meaning.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Capri mean?
Capri means the island of Capri. A place name borrowed from the Italian island of Capri in the Bay of Naples. The island's own name is of disputed origin (possibly Greek 'kapros', wild boar, or Latin 'capreae', goats). Used as a given name it evokes the glamorous Mediterranean island rather than a fixed personal meaning.
What is the origin of the name Capri?
Capri is of italian origin.
How do you pronounce Capri?
Capri is pronounced “kuh-PREE.”
Is Capri a boy or a girl name?
Capri is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Capri a popular name right now?
Capri has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Capri?
In 2025, Capri ranked #8370 · U.S. boys and #547 · U.S. girls in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Capri most popular?
Capri was most popular in 2025, when about 551 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Capri?
Names similar to Capri include Giovanna, Carlotta, Elisa, Giulia, Chiara.
What names go well with Capri?
italian names that pair well with Capri include Luca, Gianna, Aria, Aurora, Beatrice.