UK girl's name
Capucine
A French feminine name referring to the brown hooded cape worn by Capuchin monks.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2019. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Capucine is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Capucine popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2019 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4686, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2017, with 5 births.
This profile covers 29 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 1996 to 2019. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 80% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 29 living people in the UK are called Capucine. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2020 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Capucine ranked #4686 for girls in England and Wales in 2019, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2017, when 5 girls were registered as Capucine.
- • About 29 living people in the UK are estimated to have Capucine as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4686
2019
Births in 2019
4
Latest year
Peak year
2017
5 births
Estimated living
29
2026
Meaning
What does Capucine mean?
The name Capucine has its origins in the French language and is derived from the word "capucin," which refers to the religious order of Capuchin friars. These friars were known for wearing a long, brown habit with a pointed hood, resembling the shape of a caper bud (called "câpre" in French).
The first recorded use of the name Capucine dates back to the 17th century in France. It gained popularity as a feminine given name, likely inspired by the distinctive dress of the Capuchin friars and the caper bud's symbolism of new beginnings and renewal.
In French literature, one of the earliest notable mentions of the name Capucine can be found in the novel "Le Capitaine Fracasse" by Théophile Gautier, published in 1863. The novel features a character named Capucine, who is described as a charming and spirited young woman.
One of the most famous historical figures to bear the name Capucine was Capucine Jamet-Vabre (1628-1668), a French noblewoman and courtier of King Louis XIV. She was known for her wit and charm and played a significant role in the cultural life of the French court during the 17th century.
Another notable Capucine was Capucine Goguet (1928-1995), a French actress who rose to international fame in the 1960s. She starred in several acclaimed films, including "The Pink Panther" (1963) and "What's New Pussycat?" (1965).
In the world of fashion, Capucine Puerari (1979-present) is a prominent French fashion designer and founder of the luxury clothing brand "April 77." Her collections have been showcased at prestigious fashion events worldwide.
Capucine Anav (1991-present) is a French television personality and model who gained popularity through her participation in various reality shows and modeling competitions.
Capucine Brissot (1991-present) is a French professional tennis player who has achieved notable success on the WTA Tour, including reaching the fourth round of the French Open in 2019.
Throughout history, the name Capucine has maintained a unique charm and cultural significance, particularly in France, where it has been embraced as a feminine given name with ties to religious orders, literature, and various fields of artistic expression.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Capucine over time
The chart below shows babies named Capucine registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2019. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Capucine, the clearest high point is 2017. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2019, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Capucine by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Capucine was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4504 | 13 | 3 |
| 2000s | #4204 | 10 | 3 |
| 1990s | #3822 | 6 | 2 |
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- Clara 9,435
- Connie 8,402
- Catherine 8,376
- Charlie 7,964
- Cerys 7,506
- Casey 7,018
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FAQ
Capucine: questions and answers
How popular is the name Capucine in the UK right now?
In 2019, Capucine was ranked #4686 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Capucine most popular?
The peak year on record was 2017, with 5 babies registered as Capucine in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Capucine?
A French feminine name referring to the brown hooded cape worn by Capuchin monks.
How many people are called Capucine in the UK?
A total of 29 babies have been registered as Capucine across the 8 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.