Caimin
A masculine Irish name meaning "crooked nose" or "deformed."
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Caimin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Caimin today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Caimin births was 2001 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Caimin. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Caimin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2001
6 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2001 SSA rank
#9,429
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Caimin: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Caimin by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Caimin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Caimin
The given name Caimin has its origins in the Irish language and is derived from the Gaelic word "camán," which means "crooked." The name likely emerged in the early medieval period, around the 5th or 6th century AD, when Gaelic was widely spoken in Ireland.
Caimin was a popular name among the Irish during this time, and it is believed to have been given to children with a crooked or bent appearance or those born with physical deformities. The name also held symbolic meaning, representing strength and resilience in the face of adversity.
One of the earliest known references to the name Caimin can be found in the Annals of Ulster, a chronicle of medieval Irish history dating back to the 15th century. The annals mention a figure named Caimin of Inishcaltra, who was a renowned Irish monk and saint from the 6th century.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Caimin. One of the most famous was Caimin of Inishcaltra, also known as St. Caimin or St. Cuimin, who lived from around 590 to 665 AD. He was an Irish abbot and founder of the monastery on Inishcaltra (Holy Island) in Lough Derg, County Galway.
Another notable Caimin was Caimin of Annatrim, a 7th-century Irish priest and saint who lived in County Down. He is believed to have been a disciple of St. Patrick and is remembered for his missionary work in the region.
In the 9th century, Caimin of Inis Cealtra, also known as Caimin of Holy Island, was an Irish monk and scribe who lived on Inishcaltra. He is remembered for his contributions to the preservation of Irish literature and religious texts.
During the 12th century, Caimin Cuaran was a prominent Irish poet and bard who served under several kings of Munster. His poetic works, which often celebrated the deeds of Irish warriors and kings, were highly acclaimed in his time.
In the 16th century, Caimin O'Giolla Pádruig was an Irish historian and scribe who compiled the Annals of Ulster, a valuable record of Irish history from the 5th to the 16th century.
While the name Caimin has its roots in Irish culture, it has also been adopted and adapted by other cultures over time, reflecting the rich tapestry of cultural exchange and influence throughout history.
People
Caimin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Caimin as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Caimin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Caimin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Caimin going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Caimin a common name?
We classify Caimin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Caimin most popular?
The single biggest year for Caimin was 2001, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Caimin is about 25 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Caimin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Caimin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Caimin in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Caimin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Caimin in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Caimin can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Caimin as a first name?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Caimin, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.