Hogan

♂ Boy

Pronounced HOH-gən /ˈhoʊ.ɡən/High

Meaning: From Irish Ó hÓgáin — from óg, 'young' — 'descendant of the young one, youth'Medium

In 30 seconds: Forever young: Hogan is the Irish 'youth, young man' — sturdy, surnamey, and spirited. From golf greats to wrestling legends, it's all energy.

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Origin MediumIrish

MeaningFrom Irish Ó hÓgáin — from óg, 'young' — 'descendant of the young one, youth'

U.S. rank (2025)#3689 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births30 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2000

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,548

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Hogan comes from the Irish surname Ó hÓgáin — from óg, 'young' — 'descendant of the young one'. A sturdy, energetic Irish name, it's borne by sports legends and crosses to a first name.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, youth at the root, and spirited.

Did you know? Hogan comes from Irish óg, 'young' — golfer Ben Hogan and wrestler Hulk Hogan both made the 'youth' surname iconic.

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Behind the Name — Hogan — root etymology

Variations

HogannHougan

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

★Hogan Bassey (1932-1998)
Nigerian professional boxer who was the World Featherweight Champion from 1957 to 1959

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hogan mean?

Hogan is Irish for 'youth, young man', from óg, 'young'.

How do you pronounce Hogan?

It's said HOH-gən /ˈhoʊ.ɡən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Hogan a boy or girl name?

Hogan is a boy's name.

How popular is Hogan?

Hogan is a rare name in the U.S.