UK girl's name
Caidy
A feminine name of Scottish origin meaning "pure or bright".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2006. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Caidy is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Caidy popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2006 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4157, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 4 births.
This profile covers 4 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2006 to 2006. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Caidy is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 4 living people in the UK are called Caidy. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2007 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Caidy ranked #4157 for girls in England and Wales in 2006, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 4 girls were registered as Caidy.
- • About 4 living people in the UK are estimated to have Caidy as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4157
2006
Births in 2006
4
Latest year
Peak year
2006
4 births
Estimated living
4
2026
Meaning
What does Caidy mean?
The given name Caidy is believed to have originated from the Irish Gaelic language, with its roots stretching back to the early medieval period in Ireland. The name is thought to be derived from the Irish word "caidhe," which means "noble" or "chivalrous." Some scholars also suggest that it may be related to the Irish name "Caidoc," which means "warlike" or "battle-mighty."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Caidy can be found in the Annals of Ulster, a chronicle of medieval Irish history compiled by monks in the late 15th century. The annals mention a man named Caidy mac Conchobair, who was a prominent chieftain in the Irish province of Connacht during the 12th century.
In the realm of religious texts, the name Caidy is not commonly found, as it is primarily associated with Irish cultural and linguistic roots rather than religious traditions. However, some scholars have drawn connections between the name and early Irish Christian saints, such as St. Caedoc, who lived in the 6th century.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Caidy. One such figure was Caidy Ó Conchobhair (born c. 1550), an Irish nobleman and military leader who fought against English colonization in Ireland during the 16th century. Another prominent Caidy was Caidy Ó Duibhir (born c. 1580), an Irish poet and historian who wrote extensively about the culture and traditions of his homeland.
In more recent times, Caidy O'Callaghan (1868-1948) was an Irish politician and member of the British Parliament, representing County Cork in the early 20th century. Caidy Deegan (1905-1987) was an American baseball player who played for the Boston Red Sox and the New York Giants during the 1930s.
Additionally, Caidy Kothavala (1909-1991) was an Indian cricketer who played for the Bombay cricket team in the 1930s and 1940s. He was known for his exceptional batting skills and is considered one of the greatest cricketers of his era.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Caidy by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Caidy was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4157 | 4 | 1 |
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FAQ
Caidy: questions and answers
How popular is the name Caidy in the UK right now?
In 2006, Caidy was ranked #4157 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Caidy most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 4 babies registered as Caidy in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Caidy?
A feminine name of Scottish origin meaning "pure or bright".
How many people are called Caidy in the UK?
A total of 4 babies have been registered as Caidy across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.