584births recorded
4Countries
2Variants
2025Peak · Northern Ireland
#95Northern Ireland 2025
Cahir is a boy name family recorded 584 times in 4 countries since 1977. It ranks highest today in Northern Ireland (#95 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Northern Ireland in 2025, at 172.7 births per 100,000. Elsewhere it is mostly given as Chahir (France).
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Which form wins where
Births per 100,000 newborns for each form, in the selected country.
All forms of Cahir
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cahir | English | 468 | 🇬🇧 Northern Ireland | #95 | 2025 | ▲ 92 % |
| Cahir | English | 39 | 🇺🇸 United States | #12008 | 2019 | – |
| Cahir | English | 7 | 🇮🇪 Ireland | – | 2018 | – |
| Chahir | French | 70 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 2017 | – |
Questions about Cahir
How popular is the name Cahir?
In 2025 it ranked #95 in Northern Ireland. Official registers record 584 births across 4 countries.
What is Cahir in other languages?
Chahir (French).
When was Cahir most popular?
It peaked in Northern Ireland in 2025, at 172.7 births per 100,000.
Is Cahir a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Cahir is a boy name.