Kerrigan
Kerrigan: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Kerrigan
Root meaning: “grandson/descendant of Ciaragán”
- A female given name from Irish.
Etymology
Anglicized form of Irish Ó Ciaragáin (“grandson/descendant of Ciaragán”), a byname from a double diminutive of ciar (“black”).
How popular is Kerrigan?
Since 1880, 2,460 girls and 111 boys in the U.S. have been named Kerrigan (96% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1556 in 1996. Its highest rank for boys was #6278 in 1996. In 2025, 36 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Kerrigan FAQ
What does the name Kerrigan mean?
Kerrigan traces back to a root meaning "grandson/descendant of Ciaragán". A female given name from Irish. Anglicized form of Irish Ó Ciaragáin (“grandson/descendant of Ciaragán”), a byname from a double diminutive of ciar (“black”).
What is the origin of the name Kerrigan?
Kerrigan is listed as a name of Irish origin.
How popular is the name Kerrigan?
Since 1880, 2,460 girls and 111 boys in the U.S. have been named Kerrigan (96% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1556 in 1996. Its highest rank for boys was #6278 in 1996. In 2025, 36 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Kerrigan a boy or girl name?
Kerrigan is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 2,460 girls and 111 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.