Caprice
Every Caprice since 1949 — 3,563 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Caprice
Caprice is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,565 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1949, 3,563 American babies have been named Caprice — about 95% girls and 5% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1966, when 116 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Caprice stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Caprice year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #7,565 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 10 | #9,753 | — | — |
| 2022 | 9 | #10,555 | 5 | #12,669 |
| 2021 | 16 | #7,023 | — | — |
| 2020 | 18 | #6,379 | — | — |
| 2019 | 5 | #16,001 | — | — |
| 2018 | 17 | #6,857 | — | — |
| 2017 | 16 | #7,162 | 5 | #12,597 |
| 2016 | 17 | #6,966 | — | — |
| 2015 | 36 | #4,085 | 6 | #10,900 |
| 2014 | 22 | #5,832 | — | — |
| 2013 | 28 | #4,925 | — | — |
| 2012 | 24 | #5,587 | 6 | #11,013 |
| 2011 | 24 | #5,584 | — | — |
| 2010 | 26 | #5,270 | — | — |
| 2009 | 34 | #4,388 | 6 | #11,219 |
| 2008 | 41 | #3,879 | — | — |
| 2007 | 45 | #3,611 | 6 | #11,131 |
| 2006 | 68 | #2,639 | 5 | #12,327 |
| 2005 | 57 | #2,874 | — | — |
| 2004 | 38 | #3,758 | — | — |
| 2003 | 39 | #3,606 | — | — |
| 2002 | 51 | #2,898 | — | — |
| 2001 | 39 | #3,428 | 5 | #10,819 |
| 2000 | 55 | #2,678 | 11 | #5,970 |
| 1995 | 51 | #2,494 | 5 | #9,058 |
| 1990 | 99 | #1,546 | — | — |
| 1985 | 49 | #2,140 | 9 | #4,377 |
| 1980 | 33 | #2,754 | — | — |
| 1975 | 42 | #2,062 | — | — |
| 1970 | 73 | #1,422 | — | — |
| 1965 | 50 | #1,576 | — | — |
| 1960 | 24 | #2,441 | — | — |
| 1955 | 25 | #2,161 | — | — |
| 1950 | 19 | #2,262 | — | — |
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Famous people named Caprice
- Caprice Bourret Model · b. 1971
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Caprice in 2025?
Caprice ranked #7,565 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Caprice?
3,563 babies have been named Caprice in the United States since 1949, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Caprice most popular?
Caprice peaked in 1966, when 116 newborns received the name.
Is Caprice a boy or girl name?
Caprice is used for both: about 95% of babies named Caprice have been girls and 5% boys.
Is the name Caprice rising or falling?
Caprice is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Caprice?
Well-known people named Caprice include Caprice Bourret (model).