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Carrigan

Pronunciation: [ k-AR-ihg-uhn ]

Boy Name #36,491 Most Popular Hidden Gem 8 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Carrigan is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-AR-ihg-uhn.

Parents who love the name Carrigan often also consider Audric, Adit, Ayana .

Popularity Over Time

#36,491
Current Rank
Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#36,491
Total SSA Count
5

Nicknames

Car Cay Carie Carrie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Carrigan

Is Carrigan a boy or girl name?
Carrigan is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #36491. As a girl name, it is ranked #6514. Carrigan is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Carrigan?
Carrigan is pronounced k-AR-ihg-uhn.
How popular is the name Carrigan?
Carrigan is currently ranked #36491 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Carrigan?
Common nicknames for Carrigan include Car, Cay, Carie, and Carrie.
Is Carrigan a common or rare name?
Carrigan is an uncommon name, ranked #36491 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Carrigan

Carrigan is a boy name .

Is Carrigan a boy or girl name? Carrigan is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #36,491 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #6,514. Carrigan is more commonly used as a girl name.

Carrigan is currently ranked #36,491 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Carrigan include Car, Cay, Carie, and Carrie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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