Capria
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a variation of Capri.
Name Census estimates that about 197 living Americans carry the first name Capria. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Capria today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Capria births was 1994 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Capria. 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
197
~ 1 in 1,739,870 Americans
Peak year
1994
15 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2024 SSA rank
#15,684
Tracked since 1983
Popularity
Capria: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Capria from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 93 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
Capria 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 Capria 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 Capria
The name Capria is believed to have its origins in ancient Latin, derived from the word "capra," which translates to "goat" or "she-goat." This etymology suggests that the name may have been used to denote someone who worked with goats or had a connection to these animals in some way.
The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the Roman Empire, where it was used as a personal name, particularly in the regions of Italy and the Mediterranean. It is possible that the name was initially more prevalent among those involved in agriculture or pastoral communities, given its association with goats.
In ancient Roman texts, there are a few references to individuals bearing the name Capria, although details about their lives and significance are scarce. One notable figure was Capria Gens, a Roman family or gens that existed during the late Republic and early Imperial periods, suggesting that the name was used as a familial or clan name as well.
Moving into the Middle Ages, the name appears to have remained relatively uncommon, with only a handful of documented instances. One notable figure was Capria of Benevento, a 9th-century Italian noblewoman who played a role in the political affairs of the Principality of Benevento, a Lombard state in southern Italy.
As the Renaissance period dawned, the name Capria experienced a slight resurgence, particularly in Italy and other parts of Europe influenced by the classical revival. One prominent individual was Capria Camilleri, a 16th-century Italian scholar and humanist known for his translations of ancient Greek texts.
In the 17th century, Capria Farnese, an Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts, gained recognition for her support of artists and intellectuals in Rome. She was born in 1592 and played a significant role in the cultural life of the city during her lifetime.
Another notable figure was Capria Borghese, an Italian painter and sculptor active in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. Born in 1675, she is remembered for her contributions to the Baroque art movement and her works adorning various churches and palaces in Rome.
While the name Capria has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it has maintained a presence, particularly in parts of Italy and the Mediterranean region, where its Latin roots and historical associations have been preserved. The name's connection to goats and pastoral traditions has also contributed to its enduring legacy in certain cultural contexts.
People
Capria + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Capria 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
Capria: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Capria?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 197 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Capria 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 1,739,870 US residents.
Is Capria a common name?
We classify Capria as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 203 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Capria most popular?
The single biggest year for Capria was 1994, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Capria is about 26 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Capria a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Capria 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.
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.