How Many People Are Named Caprice?

Complete statistics for the name Caprice: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Caprice
Very Rare
French

Caprice means 'whim' or 'capriciousness', making it a name that's as unique as its meaning. Only 1 in 97,865 Americans share this name, with around 3,372 people living today. It peaked in popularity back in 1966.

~139
Living in US
1 in 2,384,527
Americans
1966
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Whim, capriciousness
🌐
Origin
French
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Charismatic Spontaneous
1
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 1 are natural leaders who don't shy away from taking risks.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

3,372
Worldwide Bearers
#96,835
Global Rank
🇨🇱 Chile
19
🇵🇭 Philippines
12
🇸🇪 Sweden
8
🇹🇭 Thailand
8
🇫🇷 France
8
🇧🇪 Belgium
5
🇦🇺 Australia
5
🇭🇹 Haiti
5
🇲🇽 Mexico
4
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland
4

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
172 (5%)
♀ Female
3,200 (95%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 41
971
Would be under 30 (27%)
2,114
Would be 30–60 (60%)
464
Would be over 60 (13%)

All 3,549 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1966

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
94
Classic Feel
55
Modern Appeal
55
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Caprice Through the Generations

Caprice has seen a steady decline since its peak in 1966 when 116 babies were given this name. Today, most people named Caprice are middle-aged, with 60% falling within the 30-60 age range. The name's current status as a blend of classic and modern appeal suggests it might continue to be used but less frequently.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 400
Illinois 210
New York 201
Pennsylvania 90
Michigan 83
Ohio 73
Florida 27
Texas 26
Maryland 24
New Jersey 10

✨ Similar Names to Caprice

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Caprice's French roots

📄 About the Name Caprice

How Many People Have the Name Caprice?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 139 people in the United States currently share the name Caprice. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,384,527 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Caprice a Common or Rare Name?

Caprice is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Caprice Mean?

Caprice means "whim, capriciousness" and comes from French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Caprice in SSA data, approximately 5% are male and 95% are female.

When Was Caprice Most Popular?

The name Caprice reached peak popularity in 1966, with 116 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Caprice?

Approximately 139 people named Caprice live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 139. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,384,527 Americans.

Is Caprice a rare name?

Caprice is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,384,527 Americans has this name.

What does the name Caprice mean?

Caprice means "whim, capriciousness" and comes from French origins.

Is Caprice more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 5% of people named Caprice are male and 95% are female.

When was Caprice most popular?

Caprice peaked in 1966 with 116 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US139
All-Time Births139
1 in X1 in 2,384,527
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age41
Peak Year1966
World Rank#96,835
Male %5%
Female %95%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.