Kerrigan Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationKER-ih-gun / /ˈkɛrɪɡən/Irish; Gaelic
Meaning
Irish: dark; Gaelic: descendant of the dark one
Historical & Cultural Background
Kerrigan is derived from the Irish surname O'Ceirigain, which means 'descendant of Ceirig.' The name is associated with Gaelic heritage and has been used as both a surname and a given name. It has gained popularity in modern times, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Trend Summary
Kerrigan has seen a modest rise in usage in the United States over the past few decades.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kerrigan was first seen in the United States in 1993. Kerrigan has ranked as high as #1223 nationally, which occurred in 1996, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Kerrigan has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 5 |