Caprice

Caprice is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In England & Wales it was given to 5 girls in 2021.

Caprice at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Caprice

Caprice belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Caprice first appears in Social Security records in 1949. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #944 in 1966, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 3,369 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Caprice in US records

First recorded (US)
1949
Best US rank
#944 in 1966
Peak year
1966
Total since 1880
3,369

Caprice in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#353 in 1997
Babies named Caprice in 2021
5
Total since 1996
487

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Caprice mean?

The meaning of Caprice is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Caprice a boy or girl name?

Caprice is a girl name. In England & Wales, 5 babies received the name in 2021.

What origin is the name Caprice?

Caprice comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Caprice?

Caprice first appears in US records in 1949. Its best-ever ranking was #944 in 1966, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].