Caolan is a boy name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.
| Country | Births on record |
|---|---|
| United States since 1880 | 36 births |
| England & Wales since 1996 | 345 births |
| Ireland since 1964 | 912 births |
Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.
Babies named Caolan per year — Ireland (1964–2025). Ireland peaked in 2012 (43/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2023 (22/yr) · United States peaked in 1998 (7/yr).
Caolan reached its peak in 1998, when it was the #18657 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1990s name.
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