Holding steady, #3,658 for boys today.
Popularity of Hogan since 1911
Babies named Hogan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 35 |
| 1920s | 23 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 21 |
| 1980s | 79 |
| 1990s | 347 |
| 2000s | 514 |
| 2010s | 339 |
| 2020s | 180 |
Meaning & origin
Hogan, originally an Irish surname, has carved out a modest place as a given name in the United States. First recorded in U.S. birth data in 1911, the name saw its highest usage in 2000, when it reached its peak rank. Since then its popularity has leveled off; as of 2025 it ranks 3,658th, with roughly 1 in every 56,936 newborns receiving the name. Though the trajectory over the last decade has been stable, Hogan remains an uncommon choice, with no single state showing a notably higher concentration. Its straightforward sound and Irish heritage give it an approachable, surname-style appeal for parents looking for something distinctive but not unfamiliar.
Hogan is an Anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó hÓgáin, meaning 'descendant of Ógán'. The personal name Ógán is a diminutive of óg, the Irish word for 'young'. Historically a common surname in County Clare and County Tipperary, it began to be adopted as a given name in the United States during the 20th century, partly influenced by the popularity of surnames as first names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Hogie
Sibling names for Hogan
Names that share Hogan's style, for a brother or sister.
