Capone is an Italian surname and given name, derived from the Italian word 'capo', meaning 'head' or 'boss'. It originated as a nickname for someone who held a position of leadership or was considered the head of their family. The name gained prominence in the United States during the early 20th century, with one of its most notable bearers being Al Capone, the infamous American gangster and crime lord of the 1920s and 1930s. Today, Capone is more commonly used as a given name rather than a surname.
The name Capone experienced fluctuations in popularity over the years, with peaks of 15 births in 2004 and 2006, and a recent resurgence with 12 births in 2022. However, it has been less common since around 2007, with fewer than 10 births per year from 2009 onwards, except for occasional spikes. Overall, there have been 218 babies named Capone between 1996 and 2023.