boy's name
Caimin
- Gender Boy
- Letters 6
- Births on record 99
Caimin is a boy's name. In 2001 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
- Peaked in Ireland in 2000, when 6 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in Ireland.
- First appears in birth records in 1966.
Caimin Over Time
Births per decade in Ireland, 1960s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 12 |
| 1980s | 12 |
| 1990s | 18 |
| 2000s | 27 |
| 2010s | 18 |
How Popular Is Caimin?
In 2016, Caimin was given to 3 babies in Ireland, ranking #873 that year. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
Where Caimin Is Used
Irish figures withhold any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. The Central Statistics Office began recording the síneadh fada in 2018, so accented and unaccented spellings are counted separately from that year on. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Caimin
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Caimin Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Caimin over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Sibling Names for Caimin
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Caimin — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Caimin
How popular is the name Caimin?
In 2016, Caimin was given to 3 babies in Ireland, ranking #873 that year. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
Is Caimin a girl's or a boy's name?
Caimin is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
When was Caimin most popular?
Caimin peaked in 2000, when 6 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.