girl's name
Caoilainn
KEE-lin (Irish)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 9
- Births on record 233
Caoilainn is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2016 it was given to 5 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 2012, when 16 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in Ireland.
- First appears in birth records in 1997.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Caoilainn Over Time
Births per decade in Ireland, 1990s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 45 |
| 2010s | 61 |
How Popular Is Caoilainn?
In 2019, Caoilainn was given to 5 babies in Ireland, ranking #645 that year. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
Where Caoilainn 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 Caoilainn
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Caoilainn Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Caoilainn over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Caoilainn
- Irish KEE-lin
Sibling Names for Caoilainn
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Caoilainn — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Caoilainn
How popular is the name Caoilainn?
In 2019, Caoilainn was given to 5 babies in Ireland, ranking #645 that year. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
Is Caoilainn a girl's or a boy's name?
Caoilainn is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Caoilainn?
Caoilainn has 2 syllables.
When was Caoilainn most popular?
Caoilainn peaked in 2012, when 16 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.