Janie Corrigan

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Janie Corrigan — Scottish
79K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Janie Corrigan is a name that combines Scottish origins. The first name Janie is a feminine given name of Scottish origin. Janie Allan (1868–1968), Scottish suffragette Janie Porter Barrett (1865–1948), American social reformer, educator and welfare worker Janie Bradford (born 1939), American songwriter Katherine Jane Bryant (born 1974), American television costume designer known professionally as Janie Bryant Janie Dee (born 1962), English actress and singer Katherine Ellice (1813–1864), British diarist and artist Janie Finlay, Australian politician Janie Fricke (born 1947), American country music singer Janie Lou Gibbs (1932–2010), American serial killer Janie Jones, stage name of English singer Marion Mitchell . The surname Corrigan: The Corrigan (O'Corrigan, Carrigan, Corocan, Courigan, Currigan) surname is of Irish origin. Corrigan means a "Spear" in Irish. It is believed to have originated from Coirdhecan in Tír Eoghain. It is also believed to be connected to the Maguire clan. The Corrigan surname was common in the 17th century in County Fermanagh. Today it has spread across most of Ireland, Scotland and to the United States and Canada. The Irish sept Ó Corragáin, whose stronghold was in County Fermanagh, is the origin of the names Corrigan, Carrigan, Courigan, Corgan, and Currigan. Janie is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 79K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Janie reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Janie

Scottish

Janie Allan (1868–1968), Scottish suffragette Janie Porter Barrett (1865–1948), American social reformer, educator and welfare worker Janie Bradford (born 1939), American songwriter Katherine Jane Bryant (born 1974), American television costume designer known professionally as Janie Bryant Janie Dee (born 1962), English actress and singer Katherine Ellice (1813–1864), British diarist and artist Janie Finlay, Australian politician Janie Fricke (born 1947), American country music singer Janie Lou Gibbs (1932–2010), American serial killer Janie Jones, stage name of English singer Marion Mitchell .

Surname: Corrigan

Irish

The Corrigan (O'Corrigan, Carrigan, Corocan, Courigan, Currigan) surname is of Irish origin. Corrigan means a "Spear" in Irish. It is believed to have originated from Coirdhecan in Tír Eoghain. It is also believed to be connected to the Maguire clan. The Corrigan surname was common in the 17th century in County Fermanagh. Today it has spread across most of Ireland, Scotland and to the United States and Canada. The Irish sept Ó Corragáin, whose stronghold was in County Fermanagh, is the origin of the names Corrigan, Carrigan, Courigan, Corgan, and Currigan.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Janie is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Janie by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Janie Corrigan

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Janie Corrigan:

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

4
Soul Urge Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Janie?
The first name Janie originates from Scottish. Janie Allan (1868–1968), Scottish suffragette Janie Porter Barrett (1865–1948), American social reformer, educator and welfare worker Janie Bradford (born 1939), American songwriter Katherine Jane Bryant (born 1974), American television costume designer known professionally as Janie Bryant Janie Dee (born 1962), English actress and singer Katherine Ellice (1813–1864), British diarist and artist Janie Finlay, Australian politician Janie Fricke (born 1947), American country music singer Janie Lou Gibbs (1932–2010), American serial killer Janie Jones, stage name of English singer Marion Mitchell .
When was Janie most popular?
The name Janie reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Corrigan?
The surname Corrigan originates from Irish. The Corrigan (O'Corrigan, Carrigan, Corocan, Courigan, Currigan) surname is of Irish origin. Corrigan means a "Spear" in Irish. It is believed to have originated from Coirdhecan in Tír Eoghain. It is also believed to be connected to the Maguire clan. The Corrigan surname was common in the 17th century in County Fermanagh. Today it has spread across most of Ireland, Scotland and to the United States and Canada. The Irish sept Ó Corragáin, whose stronghold was in County Fermanagh, is the origin of the names Corrigan, Carrigan, Courigan, Corgan, and Currigan.
What are the origins of the name Janie Corrigan?
The name Janie Corrigan combines two different traditions: the first name Janie has Scottish roots, while the surname Corrigan originates from Irish.
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