Carrigan
- US rank
- #5,554
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,806 in 1996
22 babies were named Carrigan in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,639 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1994–2025
US births per million boys, 1996–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Carrigan you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 72,993 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Carrigan, 22 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Carrigan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCarrigan first shows up in US birth records in 1994, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 31 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1996, when it ranked #1,806. Today it's #5,554, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowCarrigan was 2.0× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 36,364 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 72,993.
- TrendCarrigan has slipped 1,639 places over the last five years and now sits at #5,554. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Carrigan
Carrigan is a girl name of Irish origin. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-gan”. US birth records list Carrigan for girls from 1994 to 2025, in 32 of those 32 years. Its best year was 1996, when it ranked #1,806 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #5,554, with 22 babies.
Origin:Irish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 24 | 42,017 girls |
| 2000s | 22 | 44,803 girls |
| 2010s | 25 | 39,401 girls |
| 2020s | 13 | 75,949 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.7 | 377,358 boys |
More Irish girl names
- Girl name: Abigail · my father is joy
- Unisex name: Riley · rye clearing
- Girl name: Maeve · she who intoxicates
- Unisex name: Kennedy · helmeted head
- Unisex name: Rylee · rye clearing
- Unisex name: Sloane · raider
- Unisex name: Alani · orange tree
- Girl name: Everleigh · boar clearing
Questions about the name Carrigan
What is the origin of the name Carrigan?
Carrigan has Irish roots in our records. Other Irish names include Abigail, Riley, Maeve.
Is Carrigan a boy or girl name?
Carrigan is a girl name.
How popular is the name Carrigan?
Carrigan ranked #5,554 for US girls in 2025, given to 22 babies. Its best year was 1996 (#1,806).