Hogan
Hogan is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Youth, descendant of the young one.
Origin and history
Hogan is an Anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó hÓgáin, derived from the word hógán, meaning youth or young man. While historically used as a surname, it has seen steady, low-volume use as a masculine given name in the United States. It offers a rugged, traditional Irish heritage feel with a modern surname-as-first-name appeal.
Popularity in the United States
1,548 babies in the United States have been named Hogan since 1880. It ranks #3198 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1747.
States where it is most popular
- TX (62.1 %)
- GA (15.3 %)
- FL (3.2 %)
- LA (3.2 %)
- OH (3.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 35 |
| 1920-1930 | 23 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 21 |
| 1980-1990 | 79 |
| 1990-2000 | 347 |
| 2000-2010 | 514 |
| 2010-2019 | 339 |
| 2020-2029 | 180 |
Famous people named Hogan
- Hogan Ephraim: Athlete, Footballer
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Old Irish word 'ócthigernd' or 'hógán', which signifies youth or a young nobleman.
- Hogan follows the popular English-language convention of using traditional Irish surnames as given names.