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Carrigan
How to Pronounce Carrigan
Pronounced KAIR-ih-gən /ˈkær.ɪ.ɡən/High
Meaning: From the Irish surname Corrigan/O Corragain — variously 'a little spear' and 'a little rock/pointed one'; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layeredLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Carrigan is a spelling of the Irish surname Corrigan (O Corragain) — variously 'a little spear' and 'a little rock, a pointed one' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern surname-name, used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished; nickname Carrie).
It registers thinly for girls. Rare, a-little-rock-or-spear at the root, and crisp.
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What does the name Carrigan mean?
Carrigan is an Irish surname — variously 'a little spear' and 'a little rock'; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Carrigan?
It's said KAIR-ih-gən /ˈkær.ɪ.ɡən/ — three syllables, stress on the first.
Is Carrigan a boy or girl name?
Carrigan is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.
How popular is Carrigan?
Carrigan is a rare name in the U.S.