girl's name
Caoilfhinn
KEE-lin (Irish)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 10
- Births on record 41
Caoilfhinn is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2010 it was given to 4 babies in Ireland, ranking #773. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
- Peaked in Ireland in 2006, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in Ireland.
- First appears in birth records in 1998.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Caoilfhinn Over Time
Births per decade in Ireland, 1990s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 26 |
| 2010s | 4 |
How Popular Is Caoilfhinn?
In 2010, Caoilfhinn was given to 4 babies in Ireland, ranking #773 that year. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
Where Caoilfhinn 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 Caoilfhinn
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Caoilfhinn Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Caoilfhinn over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Caoilfhinn
- Irish KEE-lin
Sibling Names for Caoilfhinn
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Caoilfhinn — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Caoilfhinn
How popular is the name Caoilfhinn?
In 2010, Caoilfhinn was given to 4 babies in Ireland, ranking #773 that year. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
Is Caoilfhinn a girl's or a boy's name?
Caoilfhinn is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Caoilfhinn?
Caoilfhinn has 2 syllables.
When was Caoilfhinn most popular?
Caoilfhinn peaked in 2006, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.