Holding steady.
Popularity of Capers since 1912
Babies named Capers per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1919, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Capers's real moment was 1912.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 36 |
| 1920s | 29 |
| 1930s | 18 |
| 1940s | 18 |
| 1950s | 8 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Capers is a name of uncertain origin, first recorded in U.S. birth data in 1912, when it saw its peak usage with just 5 births. Since then, it has remained extremely rare, never appearing again with more than a handful of annual births. According to Social Security Administration data from 1912, the name had a frequency of roughly 1 in 100,000 births, and it has not been recorded with any regularity in subsequent decades. The trajectory of Capers is stable at very low numbers, suggesting it is a name that has never entered mainstream use. Its obscurity and lack of a clear etymology make it an unconventional choice, appealing to those seeking an uncommon name with a historical touch.
The name Capers is rare and its origin is uncertain. It may be an English surname derived from the word 'caper', referring to the pickled flower buds, or a variant of the Dutch or German name Casper, which itself comes from the Persian 'kandjigar', meaning 'treasurer'. As a given name, Capers has seen very limited use, primarily in the United States in the early 20th century.
Sibling names for Capers
Names that share Capers's style, for a brother or sister.
