What does Amandine mean?
Amandine comes from the Latin amanda, “worthy of love, much-loved.”
What does Capucine mean?
Capucine is the French word for the nasturtium flower.
Amandine vs Capucine
Which is more popular?
Amandine and Capucine are given to a similar number of US babies today.
| Amandine | Capucine | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Much-loved | Nasturtium flower |
| Origin | French | French |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | ah-mahn-DEEN | kah-poo-SEEN |
| Syllables | 3 | 3 |
| First appeared | 1991 | 1961 |
| Peak year | 2002 (10) | 1965 (14) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| Trend | Declining | Declining |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Amandine
Capucine
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Amandine | Capucine |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 |
| 2010s | 10 | 0 |
| 2000s | 34 | 8 |
| 1990s | 17 | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 | 33 |
| 1960s | 0 | 66 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Amandine or Capucine more popular?
Amandine and Capucine are given to a similar number of US babies today.
What is the difference between Amandine and Capucine?
Amandine means Much-loved (French origin), while Capucine means Nasturtium flower (French origin).
Which name is older, Amandine or Capucine?
In US records, Amandine first appears in 1991 and Capucine in 1961, so Capucine has the longer recorded history.