Capri Name Meaning

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Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Capri is used as name since some people theorized that Greece used to be full of wild boars.

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A Deep Dive

Capri Overview

Meaning

Italian island, wild boar, goat

Gender

Girl, Gender-neutral

Origin

Italian

Etymology

Derived from the name of the Italian island Capri, possibly from the Greek “Kapros” (wild boar) or Latin “Capreae” (goats)​.

Pronunciation

/ˈkæpri/

Popularity

Capri is increasingly popular in the United States and English-speaking countries. In 2023, it ranked #572 for girls in the USA​.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

5 letters

Numerology

11 (Intuitive, Idealistic, Spiritual)

Name Styles

Modern, Cool, Nature-inspired, Unique

Associated Traits

Elegant, exotic, natural, vibrant
A Deep Dive

Capri Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Capree, Kapri, Caprina, Caprice, Capria, Capriana, Capricee, Caprielle, Capris, Capricea

Common Nicknames

Cap, Capi, Pri, Cappy, Riri, C, Capes, Capri Sun, Capster, Capra

Diminutives

Cap, Pri, Capi, Riri, Capes

Famous People

  • Capri Everitt
    (Canadian Pop Singer)
  • Capri Anderson
    (American Actress)

Places

  • Capri Island
    (Campania, Italy)

What Is the Meaning of Capri?

Capri means “Italian island,” “wild boar,” or “goat.” Individuals named Capri often have a vibrant and adventurous personality, bringing a sense of spontaneity and zest.

What Is the Origin of The Name Capri?

Capri is of Italian origin, named after the picturesque island in the Bay of Naples, Italy.

Capri Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Capri in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#6192021#6512022#5722023
Top 3 Rankings#5722023#6192021#6512022

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Capri

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023572
(+79 from 2022)
518
(+65 from 2022)
0.02961
2022651
(-32 from 2021)
453
(-25 from 2021)
0.02526
2021619
(+61 from 2020)
478
(+62 from 2020)
0.02668
2020680
(+611 from 2019)
416
(+238 from 2019)
0.02353
20191291
(-22 from 2018)
178
(-4 from 2018)
0.00970
20181269
(+135 from 2017)
182
(+19 from 2017)
0.00979
20171404
(+216 from 2016)
163
(+28 from 2016)
0.00863
20161620
(-248 from 2015)
135
(-37 from 2015)
0.00697
20151372
(-119 from 2014)
172
(-21 from 2014)
0.00882
20141253
(+54 from 2013)
193
(+14 from 2013)
0.00987
20131307
(+125 from 2012)
179
(+20 from 2012)
0.00929
20121432
(-182 from 2011)
159
(-32 from 2011)
0.00820
20111250
(+286 from 2010)
191
(+46 from 2010)
0.00986
20101536
(+84 from 2009)
145
(+7 from 2009)
0.00740
20091620
(+153 from 2008)
138
(+14 from 2008)
0.00681
20081773
(+1217 from 2007)
124
(+65 from 2007)
0.00595
20072990
(+185 from 2006)
59
(+7 from 2006)
0.00279
20063175
(+191 from 2005)
52
(+7 from 2005)
0.00249
20053366
(+323 from 2004)
45
(+6 from 2004)
0.00222
20043689
(-558 from 2003)
39
(-8 from 2003)
0.00193
20033131
(+330 from 2002)
47
(+8 from 2002)
0.00234
20023461
(-452 from 2001)
39
(-8 from 2001)
0.00197
20013009
(-797 from 2000)
47
(-24 from 2000)
0.00237
20002212
(+212 from 1999)
71
(+11 from 1999)
0.00356
19992424
(+692 from 1998)
60
(+20 from 1998)
0.00308
19983116
(-242 from 1997)
40
(-2 from 1997)
0.00206
19972874
(+488 from 1996)
42
(+8 from 1996)
0.00220
19963362
(-385 from 1995)
34
(-5 from 1995)
0.00177
19952977
(-316 from 1994)
39
(-7 from 1994)
0.00203
19942661
(-571 from 1993)
46
(-19 from 1993)
0.00236
19932090
(+67 from 1992)
65
(+3 from 1992)
0.00330
19922157
(-65 from 1991)
62
(-2 from 1991)
0.00309
19912092
(+225 from 1990)
64
(+10 from 1990)
0.00315
19902317
(-221 from 1989)
54
(-5 from 1989)
0.00263
19892096
(-64 from 1988)
59
(+1 from 1988)
0.00296
19882032
(+691 from 1987)
58
(+22 from 1987)
0.00302
19872723
(-103 from 1986)
36
(-1 from 1986)
0.00192
19862620
(+463 from 1985)
37
(+8 from 1985)
0.00200
19853083
(+643 from 1984)
29
(+8 from 1984)
0.00157
19843726
(-873 from 1983)
21
(-9 from 1983)
0.00116
19832853
(+564 from 1982)
30
(+6 from 1982)
0.00168
19823417
(+588 from 1981)
24
(+5 from 1981)
0.00132
19814005
(-13 from 1980)
19
No change from 1980
0.00106
19803992
(+427 from 1979)
19
(+3 from 1979)
0.00107
19794419
(-642 from 1978)
16
(-3 from 1978)
0.00093
19783777
(-164 from 1977)
19
(-1 from 1977)
0.00116
19773613
(-205 from 1976)
20
No change from 1976
0.00122
19763408
(+733 from 1975)
20
(+5 from 1975)
0.00127
19754141
(-446 from 1974)
15
(-2 from 1974)
0.00096
19743695
(+275 from 1973)
17
(+2 from 1973)
0.00109
19733970
(+121 from 1972)
15
(+1 from 1972)
0.00097
19724091
(+2529 from 1971)
14
(+7 from 1971)
0.00087
19716620
(-2129 from 1970)
7
(-5 from 1970)
0.00040
19704491
(-533 from 1969)
12
(-1 from 1969)
0.00066
19693958
(+1024 from 1967)
13
(+5 from 1967)
0.00074
19680
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19674982
(-116 from 1966)
8
No change from 1966
0.00047
19664866
(+946 from 1965)
8
(+2 from 1965)
0.00046
19655812
(-1716 from 1964)
6
(-5 from 1964)
0.00033
19644096
(+167 from 1962)
11
(+1 from 1962)
0.00056
19630
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19624263
(-29 from 1961)
10
No change from 1961
0.00049
19614234
(+538 from 1960)
10
(+2 from 1960)
0.00048
19604772
(-1904 from 1959)
8
(-9 from 1959)
0.00038
19592868
(+3238 from 1958)
17
(+12 from 1958)
0.00082
19586106
(-2175 from 1957)
5
(-5 from 1957)
0.00024
19573931
(-610 from 1956)
10
(-3 from 1956)
0.00048
19563321
(+1887 from 1955)
13
(+7 from 1955)
0.00063
19555208
(+544 from 1954)
6
(+1 from 1954)
0.00030
19545752
(-1156 from 1953)
5
(-2 from 1953)
0.00025
19534596
First SSA data recorded
7
First SSA data recorded
0.00036
19520
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19510
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19500
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19490
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19480
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19470
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19460
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19450
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19440
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19430
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19420
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19410
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19400
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19390
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19380
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19370
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19360
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19350
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19340
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19330
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19320
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19310
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19300
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19290
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19280
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19270
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19260
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19250
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19240
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19230
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19220
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19210
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19200
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19190
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19180
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19170
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19160
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19150
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19140
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19130
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19120
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Capri

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#3152021#4462022#3432023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#4002021#6132022#4192023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#2402021#2952022#1792023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#12912021#9172022#7792023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#5182021#5032022#5112023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#5122021#4612022#6262023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#4132021#4592022#2692023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#6032021#8892022#6472023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#6042021#5162022#6412023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#4832021#3312022#3582023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#8932021#7642022#5412023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#10102021#8632022#7382023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#7262021#5222022#9062023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#9672021#9792022#5722023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#10092020#12082021#11572023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#9132021#7902022#4542023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#5322021#6082022#4312023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#6412021#8712022#10612023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#5772021#5652022#4152023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#5172020#8712022#8762023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#7032020#7772021#9372023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#5312020#2702021#4392023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#2752011#3782015#3952022

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#8722019#7262022#7542023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#5592021#4922022#3822023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#7672020#8582021#9532022

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#7512011#5522020#5532021

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#7102022#10362023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1892020#1402023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#4802022

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1442021

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1222022

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#6462022

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#8082022

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#6202022

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2142023

Popularity Rankings for Capri in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#4022007#3572009#3842012

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#6412020#6152021#7222022

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#9902019#7452021#8902022

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Capri a Name for Boys or Girls?

Capri is a unisex name used for both boys and girls. Its origins as a beautiful Italian island and meanings like “wild boar” and “goat” make it a unique choice for little princesses.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Capri

Capri in Famous People Names and Places

  • Capri Everitt (Pop Singer, 2004): A Canadian singer and social media star known for her 2020 single "Breathe" and for holding the Guinness World Record for "most national anthems sung in their host countries in one year."
  • Capri Anderson (Actress, 1988): An American actress and model known for her appearances in various films and media.
  • None
  • Capri Island (Campania, Italy): An island in the Tyrrhenian Sea off the Sorrentine Peninsula, renowned for its rugged landscape, upscale hotels, and shopping, attracting tourists since the days of the Roman Republic.

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