Declining since 1997.
Popularity of Karrigan since 1995
Babies named Karrigan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 124 |
| 2000s | 186 |
| 2010s | 168 |
| 2020s | 33 |
Meaning & origin
Karrigan is a modern American invention that first appeared on the Social Security Administration's baby name records in 1995. The name's trajectory shows it peaked in 1996, with usage declining each year since 1997. Despite this downturn, Karrigan has not yet fallen into obscurity and continues to be used sparingly for girls. As a contemporary coinage, it lacks deep historical roots but fits well with the popular style of names ending in -igan, such as Finnegan and Teagan. Its exact meaning is unknown, but its appeal lies in its melodic sound and similarity to more established names like Karen and Carrie.
Karrigan is a modern invented name, first recorded in the United States in 1995. It appears to be a blend of the phonetic elements found in names such as Carrie or Kerri and the fashionable -igan suffix (as seen in names like Finnegan or Teagan). It has no historical or linguistic roots in any established language.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kari, Rig, Karra
Variants: Karigan, Kerygan
Sibling names for Karrigan
Names that share Karrigan's style, for a brother or sister.
