Caoimhe is a distinctive choice, ranked #1302 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Caoimhe in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1302
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 distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Caoimhe
Unlikely. With around 25 UK babies named Caoimhe per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Caoimhe in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Caoimhe has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 481 places in the last five years. Its peak was #639 in 2013. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this 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.
Notable people named Caoimhe include: 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..
Caoimhe does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Caoimhes in the wild.
25
UK babies named Caoimhe (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 481 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Caoimhe
Likely around 1 other Caoimhe in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
✨ Similar names to Caoimhe
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Caoimhe Archibald is an Irish Sinn Féin politician, who has served as the Minister for the Economy in Northern Ireland since February 2025. She previously served as Minister for Finance, and has been a Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly (MLA) for East Londonderry since May 2016.
Caoimhe Bray is an Australian cricketer who plays for the Sydney Sixers in the Women's Big Bash League. An all-rounder, she plays as a right-handed batter and right-arm fast-medium bowler and has drawn comparison to Sixers teammate Ellyse Perry.