Caprecia
A feminine name of Italian origin meaning "derived from the Italian word capra (goat)".
Name Census estimates that about 24 living Americans carry the first name Caprecia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Caprecia today is around 47 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Caprecia births was 1970 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Caprecia. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Caprecia. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
24
~ 1 in 14,281,431 Americans
Peak year
1970
11 babies that year
Average age
47
years old
1992 SSA rank
#13,608
Tracked since 1970
Popularity
Caprecia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Caprecia from the 1970s through to the 1990s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 16 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1970s peak, Caprecia remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Caprecia 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 Caprecia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Caprecia
The name Caprecia is believed to have its origins in ancient Rome, derived from the Latin word "capra," which means "goat." This lends credence to the theory that the name may have been used to denote someone with a connection to goats, perhaps a goatherd or someone who lived in an area known for goat herding.
In the early days of Christianity, the name Caprecia appeared in several religious texts and records, suggesting that it may have been adopted by some early Christian families. One notable early reference is found in the writings of St. Jerome, who lived between 347 and 420 AD. He mentions a woman named Caprecia who was known for her piety and charitable works.
The earliest recorded use of the name Caprecia can be traced back to the 5th century AD, when a Roman noblewoman named Caprecia Valeria was noted for her influential role in the politics of the time. She was a prominent figure in the court of the Western Roman Emperor Honorius and played a pivotal role in the negotiations between the Roman Empire and the Visigoths.
Another notable Caprecia was Caprecia Venantia, a 6th-century Roman aristocrat and scholar. She was renowned for her extensive knowledge of classical literature and her patronage of the arts and sciences. Her home in Rome was a hub for intellectual discourse and cultural activities.
In the Middle Ages, the name Caprecia gained popularity among the nobility and aristocracy in various parts of Europe. One notable figure was Caprecia de Montfort, a 12th-century French noblewoman who was a prominent figure in the courts of King Louis VII and King Philip II of France.
During the Renaissance period, the name Caprecia was associated with the arts and humanities. Caprecia Farnese, an Italian Renaissance painter and poet who lived in the 16th century, was renowned for her artistic talents and her contributions to the cultural renaissance of her time.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Caprecia. While the name may have originated from humble beginnings, it has been carried by influential figures across different eras and cultures, reflecting its enduring appeal and historical significance.
People
Caprecia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Caprecia 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
Caprecia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Caprecia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 24 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Caprecia 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 14,281,431 US residents.
Is Caprecia a common name?
We classify Caprecia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 43% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 26 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Caprecia most popular?
The single biggest year for Caprecia was 1970, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Caprecia is about 47 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Caprecia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Caprecia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Caprecia 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 Caprecia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Caprecia 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 Caprecia 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Caprecia?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.