Caprice Girl

Popularity: #934 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: kuh-PREES //kəˈpriːs//

Origin: Latin; French

Meaning: Latin: 'whim'; French: 'caprice'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Caprice has its roots in the Italian word "capriccio," which translates to "whim" or "fancy." This term is derived from the Latin "capra," meaning "goat," which is linked to the notion of capriciousness, as goats are known for their unpredictable behavior. The evolution of the name into English occurred through the adoption of Italian during the Renaissance, a period marked by a renewed interest in classical art and literature, which often included the incorporation of Italian vocabulary into English.

The term "caprice" began to be used in English in the 17th century, primarily in artistic contexts, referring to whimsical or fanciful compositions in music and literature. Historically, the concept of caprice has been associated with the arts, particularly in the Baroque period, where it was used to describe playful or imaginative works.

The term gained further prominence in the 18th century, particularly in music, with composers like Franz Joseph Haydn and later, composers of the Romantic era, using the term in titles of their works. The name Caprice, while not widely used as a personal name in historical texts, reflects a cultural appreciation for creativity and spontaneity, resonating with the artistic movements of its time.

Culturally, Caprice embodies a sense of freedom and individuality, often associated with the idea of following one's whims or desires. This notion has been celebrated in various artistic expressions, from literature to visual arts, where the theme of capriciousness often symbolizes the beauty of unpredictability in life.

While Caprice may not have a widely recognized diminutive form, its lyrical quality and connection to the arts have contributed to its enduring appeal as a name that evokes a sense of charm and creativity.

Famous people named Caprice

In this section, you will find notable people named Caprice. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Caprice who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Caprice Bourret is a model, actress, and businesswoman best known for her work in fashion and reality television, as well as her role in the series The Real Housewives of Cheshire.

Caprice Crane is an author and screenwriter best known for her novels Stupid and The Art of Being Normal.

Sibling suggestions

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Caprice. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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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 #1587 nationally, which occurred in 1966, and has been most popular in California, Illinois, New York, Pennsylvania, and Michigan.

In the past 5 years the name Caprice has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Caprice is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Caprice was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Caprice.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 14 0 14
2023 10 0 10
2022 14 5 9
2021 16 0 16
2020 18 0 18
2019 5 0 5
2018 17 0 17
2017 21 5 16
2016 17 0 17
2015 42 6 36
2014 22 0 22
2013 28 0 28
2012 30 6 24
2011 24 0 24
2010 26 0 26
2009 40 6 34
2008 41 0 41
2007 51 6 45
2006 73 5 68
2005 57 0 57
2004 38 0 38
2003 39 0 39
2002 51 0 51
2001 44 5 39
2000 66 11 55
1999 66 7 59
1998 67 12 55
1997 48 0 48
1996 68 6 62
1995 56 5 51
1994 63 7 56
1993 98 9 89
1992 79 6 73
1991 95 11 84
1990 99 0 99
1989 80 0 80
1988 81 0 81
1987 80 5 75
1986 65 0 65
1985 58 9 49
1984 36 0 36
1983 43 0 43
1982 41 0 41
1981 39 5 34
1980 33 0 33
1979 56 6 50
1978 53 7 46
1977 51 8 43
1976 42 5 37
1975 42 0 42
1974 40 6 34
1973 81 11 70
1972 71 0 71
1971 97 0 97
1970 73 0 73
1969 114 0 114
1968 90 0 90
1967 74 0 74
1966 116 0 116
1965 50 0 50
1964 31 0 31
1963 31 0 31
1962 43 0 43
1961 48 0 48
1960 24 0 24
1959 15 0 15
1958 22 0 22
1957 18 0 18
1956 30 0 30
1955 25 0 25
1954 26 0 26
1953 28 0 28
1952 27 0 27
1951 20 0 20
1950 19 0 19
1949 7 0 7

Top States for Caprice (2015)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 7
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