Caoimhin
Caoimhín was the #207 boys' name in Ireland in 2025 (23 babies).
Caoimhin as a boy’s name
- England & Wales
- Northern Ireland
- Ireland
Show the numbers
| Year | England & Wales | Northern Ireland | Ireland |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | #114 (20) | #207 (23) |
| 2024 | — | #118 (18) | #231 (19) |
| 2023 | — | #139 (17) | #254 (17) |
| 2022 | — | #147 (16) | #276 (17) |
| 2021 | — | #99 (28) | #279 (16) |
| 2020 | — | #123 (22) | #381 (10) |
| 2019 | — | #103 (26) | #402 (9) |
| 2018 | — | #161 (15) | #572 (5) |
| 2017 | — | #110 (26) | #547 (5) |
| 2016 | — | #180 (13) | #491 (6) |
| 2015 | — | #133 (22) | #459 (7) |
| 2014 | — | #135 (21) | — |
| 2013 | — | #126 (22) | #534 (5) |
| 2012 | — | #125 (22) | #324 (13) |
| 2011 | — | #118 (24) | #455 (7) |
The tide so far
- Peaked in Ireland in 2025 at #207.
- Rising over the last five years.
- First recorded in Ireland in 2018.
How common is it?
about 1 in 1,000 baby boys in the published Ireland list for 2025.
In a group of 1,000 children born that year, you would expect to meet about 1. How we work this out.
How common, country by country
| Where | Sex | Latest year | Share | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | Boys | 2025 | about 1 in 410 | common |
| Ireland | Boys | 2025 | about 1 in 1,000 | uncommon |
Next year
On its recent trend, Caoimhin is likely to keep rising in Ireland in 2026: about 1 in 970 baby boys. Likely range 1 in 880 to 1 in 1,100.
Estimate, not an official figure. How we estimate.
Spellings
Official statistics count each spelling separately, so we show them side by side rather than adding them up.
| Spelling | Where | Sex | Latest rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caoimhin | England & Wales | Boys | — | too few |
| Caoimhín | Ireland | Boys | #207 | 23 |
| Caoimhin | Ireland | Boys | #829 | 3 |
| Caoimhin | Northern Ireland | Girls | — | too few |
| Caoimhin | Northern Ireland | Boys | #114 | 20 |