Caprice Unisex
Origin(s)
Pronunciationkuh-PREES / /kəˈpriːs/Latin; French
Meaning
Latin: 'whim'; French: 'caprice'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Caprice has its roots in Latin, where it means 'whim' or 'fancy'. It was adopted into French, retaining a similar meaning. The name has been used in various artistic contexts, often associated with spontaneity and creativity. It gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Trend Summary
The name Caprice has seen fluctuating popularity, with occasional peaks in usage.
Similar Names
Variants
- Capricee
International Variants
- Caprice (French)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Caprice was first seen in the United States in 1949. Caprice has ranked as high as #953 nationally, which occurred in 1966, and has been most popular in California, Illinois, New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Caprice has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Caprice (2015)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1949 | 7 |
| 1950 | 19 |
| 1951 | 20 |
| 1952 | 27 |
| 1953 | 28 |
| 1954 | 26 |
| 1955 | 25 |
| 1956 | 30 |
| 1957 | 18 |
| 1958 | 22 |
| 1959 | 15 |
| 1960 | 24 |
| 1961 | 48 |
| 1962 | 43 |
| 1963 | 31 |
| 1964 | 31 |
| 1965 | 50 |
| 1966 | 116 |
| 1967 | 74 |
| 1968 | 90 |
| 1969 | 114 |
| 1970 | 73 |
| 1971 | 97 |
| 1972 | 71 |
| 1973 | 70 |
| 1974 | 34 |
| 1975 | 42 |
| 1976 | 37 |
| 1977 | 43 |
| 1978 | 46 |
| 1979 | 50 |
| 1980 | 33 |
| 1981 | 34 |
| 1982 | 41 |
| 1983 | 43 |
| 1984 | 36 |
| 1985 | 49 |
| 1986 | 65 |
| 1987 | 75 |
| 1988 | 81 |
| 1989 | 80 |
| 1990 | 99 |
| 1991 | 84 |
| 1992 | 73 |
| 1993 | 89 |
| 1994 | 56 |
| 1995 | 51 |
| 1996 | 62 |
| 1997 | 48 |
| 1998 | 55 |
| 1999 | 59 |
| 2000 | 55 |
| 2001 | 39 |
| 2002 | 51 |
| 2003 | 39 |
| 2004 | 38 |
| 2005 | 57 |
| 2006 | 68 |
| 2007 | 45 |
| 2008 | 41 |
| 2009 | 34 |
| 2010 | 26 |
| 2011 | 24 |
| 2012 | 24 |
| 2013 | 28 |
| 2014 | 22 |
| 2015 | 36 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 10 |