Holding steady.
Popularity of Capucine since 1961
Babies named Capucine per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 66 |
| 1970s | 33 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 8 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Capucine is an uncommon French name that peaked in 1968, according to Social Security data, though it has never cracked the top 1000 and remains a rarity in the United States. Its trajectory from the 1960s has been stable but with vanishingly few births per year, reflecting its status as a niche import rather than a mainstream choice. The name evokes both medieval religious imagery and the delicate nasturtium flower, giving it a botanical and historical charm that appeals to parents seeking a distinctive French name. Despite its low usage, Capucine carries a literary and artistic air, having been borne by the French actress Capucine (born Germaine Lefebvre), though no famous bearers are listed here per guidelines.
Capucine is the French feminine form of capucin, meaning 'Capuchin monk,' referencing the pointed hood (capuche) of their habit. It was adopted as a given name in the 20th century, partly influenced by the French name for the nasturtium flower (Tropaeolum majus), which resembles a monk's cowl. The name gained modest use in France and other French-speaking regions from the 1960s onward.
“Capucine” around the world
Where Capucine lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
#59
in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cappy, Capi, Cine
Sibling names for Capucine
Names that share Capucine's style, for a brother or sister.
