Kerrigan
A female given name from Irish.
Every Kerrigan since 1972 — 2,571 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kerrigan
Kerrigan is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,608 in 2025 with 30 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1972, 2,571 American babies have been named Kerrigan. Its peak came in 2013, when 119 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Kerrigan stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kerrigan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30 | #4,608 | 6 | #11,379 |
| 2024 | 36 | #4,080 | — | — |
| 2023 | 45 | #3,500 | — | — |
| 2022 | 34 | #4,253 | — | — |
| 2021 | 42 | #3,645 | — | — |
| 2020 | 51 | #3,118 | 5 | #13,153 |
| 2019 | 69 | #2,551 | 8 | #9,343 |
| 2018 | 78 | #2,351 | 7 | #10,238 |
| 2017 | 63 | #2,730 | 7 | #10,268 |
| 2016 | 79 | #2,375 | 6 | #11,494 |
| 2015 | 98 | #2,021 | 5 | #13,114 |
| 2014 | 104 | #1,932 | 9 | #8,488 |
| 2013 | 112 | #1,820 | 7 | #10,235 |
| 2012 | 118 | #1,755 | — | — |
| 2011 | 95 | #2,049 | — | — |
| 2010 | 68 | #2,658 | — | — |
| 2009 | 85 | #2,302 | — | — |
| 2008 | 70 | #2,651 | — | — |
| 2007 | 69 | #2,664 | — | — |
| 2006 | 90 | #2,158 | — | — |
| 2005 | 84 | #2,192 | — | — |
| 2004 | 76 | #2,299 | 6 | #10,715 |
| 2003 | 87 | #2,052 | 6 | #10,278 |
| 2002 | 108 | #1,701 | 5 | #11,663 |
| 2001 | 113 | #1,623 | — | — |
| 2000 | 101 | #1,738 | 5 | #11,362 |
| 1995 | 36 | #3,182 | 7 | #7,416 |
| 1990 | 7 | #10,789 | — | — |
| 1985 | 6 | #9,934 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kerrigan mean?
A female given name from Irish.
How popular is the name Kerrigan in 2025?
Kerrigan ranked #4,608 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 30 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kerrigan?
2,571 babies have been named Kerrigan in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kerrigan most popular?
Kerrigan peaked in 2013, when 119 newborns received the name.
Is Kerrigan a boy or girl name?
Kerrigan is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 96% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kerrigan rising or falling?
Kerrigan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.