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Cape

Boy name

Cape has been given to 24 babies in the U.S. since 2011. It peaked in 2023. In 2025, about 1 in 189,786 boys was named Cape.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

24

Peak year

2023 (9 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

2011

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Cape — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Cape.

Sibling name ideas for Cape

Same era and popularity as Cape, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.

FAQ

How popular is the name Cape?

Cape has been given to 24 babies in the U.S. since 2011. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Cape peak?

Cape peaked in 2023, when 9 babies were given the name.

Is Cape a girl or boy name?

Cape is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Cape are boys).

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