Kerigan is an uncommon, distinctive name of Irish origin. It is derived from the Irish surname 'Cirighán,' which is believed to have been derived from a personal name that means 'little dark-haired one.' The name has gained popularity in recent years due to its unique sound and spelling.
The name Kerigan experienced popularity from 1996 to 2002 with the highest number of births in 1996 (37). However, it declined thereafter, with only 6 births recorded in 2016 and 9 in 2018. Over the entire period from 1994 to 2018, there were a total of 452 births named Kerigan.