Will my child share the name Caoimhe with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 30 UK babies named Caoimhe per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Caoimhe in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Caoimhe becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Caoimhe is declining: down 289 places since 2020, to #1,110 in 2025. It peaked at #639 in 2013.

Is Caoimhe a good choice for a distinctive name?

Caoimhe is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Who are some famous people named Caoimhe?

Notable people named Caoimhe include: Caoimhe Archibald and Caoimhe Bray.

Is Caoimhe a popular baby name in the United States?

Caoimhe does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Caoimhe is a distinctive choice, ranked #1110 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Caoimhe in their class.

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About the Name Caoimhe

Caoimhe has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 481 places in five years. It was most popular in 2013 at #639 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Caoimhe is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Caoimhe in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Caoimhe

Caoimhe Archibald — Caoimhe Archibald is an Irish Sinn Féin politician, who has served as the Minister for the Economy in Northern Ireland since February 2025.
Caoimhe Bray — Caoimhe Bray is an Australian cricketer who plays for the Sydney Sixers in the Women's Big Bash League.

Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.