girl's name
Caoileann
KEE-lun (Irish)
- Origin Irish
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 9
- Popularity Top 1000 (Ireland)
- Births on record 44
Northern Ireland
#418
2024 births
Caoileann is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2023 it was given to 3 babies in Ireland, ranking #870. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in Ireland.
- Caoileann is a name of Irish origin.
- Peaked in Ireland in 2013, when 7 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in Ireland.
- First appears in birth records in 2000.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Caoileann Over Time
Births per decade in Ireland, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 3 |
| 2010s | 32 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 6 |
How Popular Is Caoileann?
In 2023, Caoileann was given to 3 babies in Ireland, ranking #870 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in Ireland.
Where Caoileann 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 Caoileann
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Caoileann Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Caoileann over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Caoileann
- Irish KEE-lun
Sibling Names for Caoileann
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Caoileann — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Caoileann
How popular is the name Caoileann?
In 2023, Caoileann was given to 3 babies in Ireland, ranking #870 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in Ireland.
Is Caoileann a girl's or a boy's name?
Caoileann is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Caoileann?
Caoileann has 2 syllables.
When was Caoileann most popular?
Caoileann peaked in 2013, when 7 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Caoileann a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Caoileann currently ranks #418 in Ireland. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.