Kerigan
Every Kerigan since 1994 — 458 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kerigan
Kerigan is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #14,077 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1994, 458 American babies have been named Kerigan. Its peak came in 1996, when 37 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kerigan stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kerigan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #14,077 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 9 | #11,020 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 6 | #15,313 |
| 2015 | 8 | #12,424 |
| 2014 | 11 | #9,859 |
| 2013 | 7 | #13,920 |
| 2012 | 12 | #9,419 |
| 2011 | 15 | #7,998 |
| 2010 | 9 | #11,768 |
| 2009 | 12 | #9,716 |
| 2008 | 18 | #7,232 |
| 2007 | 21 | #6,450 |
| 2006 | 23 | #5,826 |
| 2005 | 16 | #7,328 |
| 2004 | 25 | #5,143 |
| 2003 | 27 | #4,741 |
| 2002 | 31 | #4,129 |
| 2001 | 35 | #3,745 |
| 2000 | 31 | #4,032 |
| 1995 | 11 | #7,794 |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kerigan in 2025?
Kerigan ranked #14,077 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kerigan?
458 babies have been named Kerigan in the United States since 1994, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kerigan most popular?
Kerigan peaked in 1996, when 37 newborns received the name.
Is Kerigan a boy or girl name?
Kerigan is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kerigan rising or falling?
Kerigan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.