Kapree
A feminine name meaning "fortune from a divine entity".
Name Census estimates that about 96 living Americans carry the first name Kapree. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 84.5% of registrations being female. The average person named Kapree today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kapree births was 2011 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kapree. 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 Kapree. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
96
~ 1 in 3,570,358 Americans
Peak year
2011
13 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2022 SSA rank
#10,637
Tracked since 1995
Gender
Gender distribution for Kapree
Kapree leans heavily female at 84.5% of total registrations, but 15 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Kapree as a male name
- Ranked #11,584 in 2022
- 6 male births in 2022
- Peak: 2021 (9 births)
Kapree as a female name
- Ranked #10,637 in 2024
- 9 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2011 (13 births)
Popularity
Kapree: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kapree from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 44 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kapree 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 Kapree 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 Kapree
The name Kapree originated from the Mayan civilization in ancient Mesoamerica, dating back to the pre-classic period around 250-900 CE. It is derived from the Mayan word "kap'ree," which means "guardian of the water" or "protector of the rivers." The name was commonly given to individuals who lived near bodies of water or held roles related to water management and irrigation systems.
In the ancient Mayan codices, particularly the Dresden Codex, there are references to a mythological figure named Kapree, who was believed to be the patron deity of rivers and streams. This figure was often depicted in hieroglyphic carvings and murals, symbolizing the importance of water in Mayan culture and society.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Kapree was a prominent Mayan ruler from the city of Calakmul, who reigned in the late 6th century CE. His name was recorded as "K'ahk' Kapree" in hieroglyphic inscriptions, and he was known for his military conquests and the expansion of Calakmul's influence in the region.
During the Spanish conquest of the Maya in the 16th century, the name Kapree was occasionally adopted by indigenous individuals who converted to Christianity. One notable example was Kapree Xiu, a Mayan noble from the Yucatán Peninsula, who was born around 1520 and played a significant role in the resistance against the Spanish invaders.
In the 19th century, a Mayan archaeologist named Kapree Chac was instrumental in the rediscovery and preservation of ancient Mayan sites in the Yucatán region. He was born in 1825 and dedicated his life to documenting and studying the remnants of his ancestral culture.
Another prominent figure with the name Kapree was a Mexican artist and muralist named Kapree Orozco, who was born in 1883 and became renowned for his intricate frescoes depicting scenes from Mexican history and mythology. His works can be found in various public buildings and museums throughout Mexico.
It is worth noting that while the name Kapree has its roots in the ancient Mayan culture, it has been adopted and adapted by various other cultures and communities over time, with slight variations in spelling and pronunciation.
People
Kapree + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kapree as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kapree: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kapree?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 96 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kapree 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 3,570,358 US residents.
Is Kapree a common name?
We classify Kapree as "Very Rare". It ranks above 64% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 97 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kapree most popular?
The single biggest year for Kapree was 2011, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kapree is about 10 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 Kapree in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kapree a female name?
Yes, 84.5% of people registered as Kapree 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 Kapree still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kapree 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 Kapree 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 many people share the name Kapree?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.