Captain
Pronunciation: [ k-APT-uhn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Captain first appeared in US Social Security records in 1958.
Over 378 babies have been named Captain in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Captain is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #7,130 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,130
- Total SSA Count
- 12
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About the Name Captain
Captain is a boy name .
Captain is currently ranked #7,130 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Captain include Cap, Capt, Capty, Captie, Ain, Ainy, Ainie, Cay, Caie, and Capkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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