Total births
134
Boys' name · since 1980
Kapil
Since 1980, U.S. Social Security records show 134 babies named Kapil, peaking in 1984. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 134
- total births
- 1980–2013
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
134 boys have been named Kapil since 1980, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Kapil recorded 134 times among boys since 1980, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1980 to 2013.
- 134 total births
- 1980–2013 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 34% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
134 boys have been named Kapil since 1980, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2013.
- 134
- total births
- 1980–2013
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Kapil was born in this single decade.
1984
Single peak year
9 babies were named Kapil in 1984 - its busiest year on record.
Kapil's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Kapil splits its recorded history at 1996: 52% of all births land in the more recent half, 48% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1980 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1984 peak of 9 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Kapil at a glance
Last recorded 2013Peak year
1984
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1980
Kapil popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1980–2013
- Peak year (1984)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 34 years of records
Kapil by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Kapil's strongest decade.
45 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Kapil births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
42 births
- 1990s
1990s
37 births
- 2000s
2000s
45 births
- 2010s 10
2010s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 45 births (34% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kapil? ▼
Since 1980, Social Security records show 134 babies named Kapil. The most recent recorded year was 2013. Its busiest year on record was 1984, with 9 births.
When was Kapil most popular? ▼
Kapil was most popular in the 2000s decade with 45 total births. The single peak year was 1984.
How long has the name Kapil been used? ▼
Records for Kapil go back to 1980, giving 34 years of history through 2013.
What names are similar to Kapil? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kapono, Kapri, Kap, Kapena, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Kapil's data
- Kapil's decade-level peak was the 2000s (45 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Kapil
Nearby Names Like Kapil
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kapil
Kapono Boy
#9247 211 births
Kapri Boy
#4393 160 births
Kap Boy
#8169 113 births
Kapena Boy
#12770 79 births
Kaplan Boy
79 births
Compare Kapil side by side: Kapil vs Kapono Kapil vs Kapri Kapil vs Kap
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1980–2013 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Kapil: Baby Name Since 1980 - 134 Births, Peak 1984." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kapil. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Kapil draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.