3,258births recorded
6Countries
1Variants
1997Peak · Northern Ireland
#99Northern Ireland 2025
Caolan is a boy name family recorded 3,258 times in 6 countries since 1986. It ranks highest today in Northern Ireland (#99 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Northern Ireland in 1997, at 543.6 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Caolan
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caolan | English | 1,610 | 🇬🇧 Northern Ireland | #99 | 1997 | ▼ 32 % |
| Caolan | English | 1,192 | 🇮🇪 Ireland | #132 | 2023 | ▲ 123 % |
| Caolan | English | 358 | 🏴 England & Wales | #1538 | 2023 | ▲ 74 % |
| Caolan | English | 42 | 🏴 Scotland | – | 2021 | – |
| Caolan | English | 36 | 🇺🇸 United States | – | 1998 | – |
| Caolan | English | 20 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 2014 | – |
Questions about Caolan
How popular is the name Caolan?
In 2025 it ranked #99 in Northern Ireland. Official registers record 3,258 births across 6 countries.
When was Caolan most popular?
It peaked in Northern Ireland in 1997, at 543.6 births per 100,000.
Is Caolan a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Caolan is a boy name.