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Carrigan
GirlMeaning of Carrigan: Irish: 'spear'
Carrigan is a girl's name most strongly associated with Irish naming. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 5310th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#5310
22 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
1,246
First recorded 1994 · peak 1996
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
1% boys · 99% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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