Cabrina
A feminine name of Latin origin meaning "she-goat".
Name Census estimates that about 297 living Americans carry the first name Cabrina. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Cabrina today is around 43 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Cabrina births was 1994 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Cabrina. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
297
~ 1 in 1,154,055 Americans
Peak year
1994
19 babies that year
Average age
43
years old
2011 SSA rank
#15,184
Tracked since 1957
Census
Cabrina in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 328 people with the first name Cabrina, which placed it at #27,731 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#27,731
National first-name rank
People counted
328
328 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
44.8% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Cabrina
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Cabrina is White at 44.8%. The next largest groups are Black (37.8%) and Hispanic (9.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Cabrina described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Cabrina at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White44.8% · 147
- Black or African American37.8% · 124
- Hispanic or Latino9.5% · 31
- Two or more races5.5% · 18
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.5% · 5
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 3
Popularity
Cabrina: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Cabrina from the 1950s through to the 2010s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 107 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Cabrina by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Cabrina during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Cabrinas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Cabrina
The name Cabrina has its roots in the Latin language, originating from the word "capra," which means "goat." It is believed to have emerged during the Roman era, spanning from the 8th century BCE to the 5th century CE. The name was initially used in regions where Latin was spoken, primarily in Italy and parts of Western Europe.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cabrina can be found in the ancient Roman text "De Re Rustica" by Columella, a renowned writer on agriculture who lived in the 1st century CE. In this work, Cabrina is mentioned as a female name associated with goatherds or those involved in the rearing of goats.
During the Middle Ages, from the 5th to the 15th century, the name Cabrina gained popularity among certain Christian communities, particularly in Italy and France. It was often associated with the veneration of St. Caprina, a 3rd-century virgin martyr from Sardinia, whose name was derived from the Latin word "capra" as well.
One notable figure bearing the name Cabrina was Cabrina Gambara, an Italian poet and noblewoman who lived from 1506 to 1585. She was renowned for her literary works and her patronage of the arts during the Renaissance period.
In the 16th century, Cabrina Mordaunt, an English courtier and governess to the children of King James I, gained prominence. She served as the Lady of the Privy Chamber to Queen Anne of Denmark from 1603 to 1619.
During the 17th century, Cabrina Calvi, an Italian painter from the Baroque era, was known for her religious works and portraits. She lived from 1615 to 1671 and was active in Rome and Bologna.
Another notable figure was Cabrina Bethmann, a German philanthropist and social reformer who lived from 1785 to 1861. She was instrumental in establishing several charitable organizations and advocating for the education and welfare of women and children.
In the 19th century, Cabrina Grierson, a Scottish writer and translator, made significant contributions to the field of literature. She lived from 1828 to 1909 and is best known for her translations of Russian literature into English.
While the name Cabrina has its roots in ancient times, it has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, with only a handful of notable individuals bearing this name. However, its unique origins and connection to the Latin language have contributed to its enduring presence and cultural significance.
People
Cabrina + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Cabrina as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Cabrina: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Cabrina?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 297 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Cabrina going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,154,055 US residents.
Is Cabrina a common name?
We classify Cabrina as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 324 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Cabrina most popular?
The single biggest year for Cabrina was 1994, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Cabrina is about 43 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Cabrina in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 328 people with the name Cabrina, or 0.11 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #27,731 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Cabrina in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Cabrina?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Cabrina appears almost entirely female. Of the 330 people counted with this name, 100.0% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Cabrina?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Cabrina is White at 44.8%. The next largest groups are Black (37.8%) and Hispanic (9.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Cabrina most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Cabrina in the 2020 Census, accounting for 44.8% (147 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Cabrina in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Cabrina a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Cabrina in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Cabrina still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Cabrina in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Cabrina can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people have the name Cabrina?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.