Kerrigan
Pronunciation: [ k-EHR-ihg-uhn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kerrigan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1993.
Over 105 babies have been named Kerrigan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kerrigan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #31,214 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #31,214
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Kerrigan is also used as a girl name, ranked #4057.
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"wise protector, counsel and protection"
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"short for Buckminster or Buchanan"
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Old English origin
"son of the deacon"
#31,289 in US
Old Germanic sig + mund origin
"victorious protection (via Sigmund)"
#31,216 in US
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About the Name Kerrigan
Kerrigan is a boy name .
Is Kerrigan a boy or girl name? Kerrigan is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #31,214 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #4,057. Kerrigan is more commonly used as a girl name.
Kerrigan is currently ranked #31,214 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kerrigan include Ker, Kerr, Kerry, Kerrie, Kerri, Kerriy, Kerriie, Gan, Gany, Ganie, Key, and Keie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kerrigan include Kerry . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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