boy's name
Caomhan
KEE-vawn (Irish)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 96
Caomhan is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2022 it was given to 3 babies in Northern Ireland, ranking #422. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Northern Ireland.
- Peaked in Northern Ireland in 2007, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in Northern Ireland.
- First appears in birth records in 1997.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Caomhan Over Time
Births per decade in Northern Ireland, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2024.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 17 |
| 2000s | 38 |
| 2010s | 7 |
| 2020s (to 2024) | 3 |
How Popular Is Caomhan?
In 2022, Caomhan was given to 3 babies in Northern Ireland, ranking #422 that year. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Northern Ireland.
Where Caomhan Is Used
Figures for Northern Ireland leave out 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. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Caomhan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Caomhan Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Caomhan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Caomhan
- Irish KEE-vawn
Sibling Names for Caomhan
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Caomhan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Caomhan
How popular is the name Caomhan?
In 2022, Caomhan was given to 3 babies in Northern Ireland, ranking #422 that year. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Northern Ireland.
Is Caomhan a girl's or a boy's name?
Caomhan is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Caomhan?
Caomhan has 2 syllables.
When was Caomhan most popular?
Caomhan peaked in 2007, when 8 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.