Little spear; descendant of O Corragain
Carrigan is an Anglicized form of the Irish surname O Corragain. The name is derived from the Gaelic word 'corrag', which translates to 'spear', combined with a diminutive suffix. It has transitioned from a traditional Irish surname to a rare, modern given name in the United States.
Less common today
Carrigan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,825 in 1996.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The main antagonist and spoiled heiress · Casper (1995 film)
