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Karrigan

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Pronounced KAR-ih-gun /ˈkær.ɪ.ɡən/Medium

Meaning: Karrigan reads as a surname-style name, a K-spelled cousin of the Irish surname Corrigan (from Ó Corragáin, tied to 'spear' or 'pointed'). Used here for a girl though it leans to surname and boys' use.Low

In 30 seconds: A surname-style name: Karrigan echoes Irish Corrigan ('spear'), said 'KAR-ih-gun.' More often a surname or boy's name, which we note.

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Origin LowIrish

MeaningKarrigan reads as a surname-style name, a K-spelled cousin of the Irish surname Corrigan (from Ó Corragáin, tied to 'spear' or 'pointed'). Used here for a girl though it leans to surname and boys' use.

U.S. rank (2024)#12734 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1996

Total births (all-time)≈ 510

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Karrigan reads as a surname-style name, a K-spelled cousin of the Irish Corrigan (from Ó Corragáin, tied to 'spear'). As a girl's given name it is rare and modern; more often a surname or boy's name, which we note (said 'KAR-ih-gun').

For girls it appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, surname-style, and Irish-flavored.

Did you know? Karrigan looks like a fresh K-spelling of the Irish surname Corrigan — a name more often worn as a surname or by boys, used here for a girl, which we note (said 'KAR-ih-gun').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Karrigan — surname-style, Irish Corrigan; boy/surname-leaning

Variations

CarriganKerriganKarigan

Nicknames

KariRigg

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Karrigan mean?

Karrigan reads as a K-spelled form of the Irish surname Corrigan, tied to 'spear.'

How do you pronounce Karrigan?

It's said KAR-ih-gun /ˈkær.ɪ.ɡən/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Karrigan a boy or girl name?

Karrigan is used for both, but leans to surname and boys' use, which we note.

How popular is Karrigan?

Karrigan is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.