boy's name
Capers
KAY-perz (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 114
Capers is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1961 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1919, when 12 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1912.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Capers Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1960s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 36 |
| 1920s | 29 |
| 1930s | 18 |
| 1940s | 18 |
| 1950s | 8 |
| 1960s | 5 |
How Popular Is Capers?
In 1961, Capers was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Capers
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Capers Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Capers over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Capers
- English KAY-perz
Sibling Names for Capers
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Capers — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Capers
How popular is the name Capers?
In 1961, Capers was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Capers a girl's or a boy's name?
Capers is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Capers?
Capers has 2 syllables.
When was Capers most popular?
Capers peaked in 1919, when 12 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.