Total births
320
Girls' name · since 1995
Karigan
Since 1995, U.S. Social Security records show 320 babies named Karigan, peaking in 1996. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 320
- total births
- 1995–2021
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
320 girls have been named Karigan since 1995, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Karigan has been recorded 320 times among girls since 1995, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1995 to 2021.
- 320 total births
- 1995–2021 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 42% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
320 girls have been named Karigan since 1995, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2021.
- 320
- total births
- 1995–2021
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Karigan was born in this single decade.
1996
Single peak year
28 babies were named Karigan in 1996 - its busiest year on record.
Karigan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Karigan's SSA record in two at 2008 and the more recent half accounts for 40% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 60%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1995, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1996 peak of 28, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Karigan at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
1996
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1995
Karigan popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1995–2021
- Peak year (1996)
- 28
- Annual births at peak, across 27 years of records
Karigan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Karigan's strongest decade.
135 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Karigan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
80 births
- 2000s
2000s
135 births
- 2010s
2010s
88 births
- 2020s 17
2020s
17 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 135 births (42% of all-time use).
Karigan by state
Where Karigan concentrates geographically, total births since 1995
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Indiana | | 5 | 1.6% |
Indiana share of Karigan's total US births 1.6%
5 of 320 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Karigan? ▼
Since 1995, Social Security records show 320 babies named Karigan. The most recent recorded year was 2021. Its busiest year on record was 1996, with 28 births.
When was Karigan most popular? ▼
Karigan was most popular in the 2000s decade with 135 total births. The single peak year was 1996.
Where is Karigan most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Karigan are Indiana (5 births).
How long has the name Karigan been used? ▼
Karigan has been recorded in Social Security data since 1995, spanning 27 years of data through 2021.
What names are similar to Karigan? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Karen, Kara, Karla, Karina, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Karigan's data
- Karigan's decade-level peak was the 2000s (135 total births); usage has since declined to 17 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Indiana records the most Karigans (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Indiana names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Karigan
Nearby Names Like Karigan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Karigan
Karen Girl
#1251 987,989 births
Kara Girl
#990 101,743 births
Karla Girl
#733 91,586 births
Karina Girl
#772 61,464 births
Kari Girl
#1843 59,696 births
Compare Karigan side by side: Karigan vs Karen Karigan vs Kara Karigan vs Karla
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1995–2021 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Karigan: Baby Name Since 1995 - 320 Births, Peak 1996." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/karigan. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Karigan draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.