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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Cape — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Cap|Capone
EnglishBoy→ Stable

Cape

KAYP · 1 syllables

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Outside top 1000

Last ranked #8363 in 2023

Peak: #8363 in 2023

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #8363 in 2023

Peak: #8363 in 2023

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
2.5 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20112023

Rank #8363 · Rising since 2011

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Cape scores lower overall — it's a well-known name in this region.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
NatureGeographicModern1-syllableEnglish RootMinimalistUnisex-leaningRisingContemporary
Character
bold explorerprotective strengthopen horizonsadventurous spirit
STRONG
High confidence

Cape is an English boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Cape at a Glance
Meaning:From the geographical feature; a point of land jutting into the sea. Used as a given name, it evokes natural landscapes and modern minimalism.
Language root:English · Middle English
Peak rank:#8363 in 2023
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
CaseCade◈Chase◈CaneKane◈
Similar Style
Cove◈Dale◈Ridge◈Zephyr◈Sage◈Storm◈
Works well with
Sage◈River◈Stone◈IvyVale◈Cedar◈Wren◈Aspen◈
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Greek · #1133
→ Stable
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→ Stable
Hudson
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→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Cape · Overview
Summary

Cape is an English boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 67/100 ↑ Rising

Strengths
Nature · Modern character
Cape carries a cool, bold quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
cape.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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