Caoimhe
Every Caoimhe since 1996 — 355 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Caoimhe
Caoimhe is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,275 in 2025 with 24 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1996, 355 American babies have been named Caoimhe. Its peak came in 2025, when 24 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Caoimhe stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Caoimhe year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | #5,275 |
| 2024 | 12 | #8,550 |
| 2023 | 7 | #12,397 |
| 2022 | 11 | #9,170 |
| 2021 | 13 | #8,117 |
| 2020 | 8 | #11,291 |
| 2019 | 10 | #9,874 |
| 2018 | 17 | #6,856 |
| 2017 | 13 | #8,371 |
| 2016 | 11 | #9,532 |
| 2015 | 11 | #9,603 |
| 2014 | 17 | #7,057 |
| 2013 | 18 | #6,791 |
| 2012 | 19 | #6,657 |
| 2011 | 16 | #7,504 |
| 2010 | 14 | #8,349 |
| 2009 | 14 | #8,530 |
| 2008 | 12 | #9,596 |
| 2007 | 19 | #6,876 |
| 2006 | 14 | #8,324 |
| 2005 | 10 | #10,268 |
| 2004 | 10 | #10,043 |
| 2003 | 12 | #8,618 |
| 2002 | 8 | #11,312 |
| 2001 | 10 | #9,497 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Caoimhe in 2025?
Caoimhe ranked #5,275 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 24 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Caoimhe?
355 babies have been named Caoimhe in the United States since 1996, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Caoimhe most popular?
Caoimhe peaked in 2025, when 24 newborns received the name.
Is Caoimhe a boy or girl name?
Caoimhe is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Caoimhe rising or falling?
Caoimhe has been roughly stable over the past decade.