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Origin(s)
PronunciationKAP-tin / /ˈkæp.tɪn/English; Latin
Meaning
English: leader of a ship; Latin: chief
Historical & Cultural Background
The term 'captain' originates from the Latin 'capitaneus', meaning chief or leader. It has been used historically in military and naval contexts to denote a person in command. The name has gained popularity as a given name, particularly in English-speaking countries, often associated with leadership and authority.
Trend Summary
The name Captain is not commonly used as a given name in the United States and does not appear in the top baby name rankings.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Captain was first seen in the United States in 1883. Captain has ranked as high as #1346 nationally, which occurred in 2018, and has been most popular in California, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Captain has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Captain (2016)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 9 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1883 | 5 |
| 1887 | 8 |
| 1901 | 5 |
| 1910 | 6 |
| 1916 | 6 |
| 1918 | 7 |
| 1919 | 5 |
| 1920 | 5 |
| 1922 | 6 |
| 1924 | 7 |
| 1938 | 5 |
| 1942 | 5 |
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2010 | 12 |
| 2011 | 20 |
| 2012 | 17 |
| 2013 | 23 |
| 2014 | 26 |
| 2015 | 25 |
| 2016 | 32 |
| 2017 | 25 |
| 2018 | 33 |
| 2019 | 23 |
| 2020 | 21 |
| 2021 | 19 |
| 2022 | 24 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2024 | 12 |