Will my child share the name Caragh with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 5 UK babies named Caragh per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Caragh in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Caragh becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Caragh is declining: down 200 places since 2019, to #4,201 in 2025. It peaked at #1,160 in 1999.

Is Caragh a good choice for a distinctive name?

Caragh 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.

Is Caragh a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Caragh is a distinctive choice, ranked #4201 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Caragh in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Caragh

Caragh is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 1498 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1160 in 1999 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.

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