Boy nameCurrently #6,883 in the USFalling
Captain
//ˈkæptən//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20187 lettersStarts with C
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Captain's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Captain's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Captain |
|---|---|
| 1883 | 5 |
| 1887 | 8 |
| 1901 | 5 |
| 1910 | 6 |
| 1916 | 6 |
| 1918 | 7 |
| 1919 | 5 |
| 1920 | 5 |
| 1922 | 6 |
| 1924 | 7 |
| 1938 | 5 |
| 1942 | 5 |
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2010 | 12 |
| 2011 | 20 |
| 2012 | 17 |
| 2013 | 23 |
| 2014 | 26 |
| 2015 | 25 |
| 2016 | 32 |
| 2017 | 25 |
| 2018 | 33 |
| 2019 | 23 |
| 2020 | 21 |
| 2021 | 19 |
| 2022 | 24 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2024 | 12 |
Captain through the decades
- Captain peaked in 2018, when 33 babies were named Captain in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Captain has risen 76% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Captain currently ranks #6,883 in the US and is cooling off.