US Popularity:7078
Origin:Irish
Meaning:Dark-complexioned
Kerrigan is a gender-neutral name of Irish origin. It derives from the anglicized form of the surname Ó Ciaragán, which has roots in the Irish word ciar, meaning “dark-complexioned.” Of all the Irish surnames that are used as given names, Kerrigan is one of the less common, making it a distinctive choice for baby. You may choose to shorten it to Kerry as a sweet nickname that doubles as a reference to the beautiful Irish county.

How Popular Is The Name Kerrigan?

U.S. Births

Overall:Kerrigan is currently #7078 in U.S. births
Girl:Kerrigan is currently #4069 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2024
Gender:
Girl
#4069
in 2024
- 586
from 2023
In comparison to the previous year's data

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