466births recorded
1Countries
1Variants
1887Peak · United States
#5208United States 2025
Captain is a boy name family recorded 466 times in 1 country since 1883. It ranks highest today in the United States (#5208 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 1887, at 3.2 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Captain
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Captain | English | 466 | 🇺🇸 United States | #5208 | 1887 | ▼ 21 % |
Questions about Captain
How popular is the name Captain?
In 2025 it ranked #5208 in the United States. Official registers record 466 births across 1 country.
When was Captain most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 1887, at 3.2 births per 100,000.
Is Captain a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Captain is a boy name.