Hogan
Boy name · Celtic · Gaelic · Irish
Meaningyoung one · Irish
- US rank
- #3,658
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,713 in 2000
30 babies were named Hogan in the US in 2025. It has dropped 314 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1911–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Hogan you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 56,818 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Hogan, 30 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Hogan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryHogan first shows up in US birth records in 1911, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 114 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2000, when it reached #1,713.
- TrendHogan has slipped 314 places over the last five years and now sits at #3,658. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Irish, Hogan means “young one”. Our records link it to Celtic, Gaelic and Irish roots.
About the name Hogan
Hogan is a boy name of Celtic, Gaelic and Irish origin meaning “young one”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with H and ending in “-gan”. US birth records list Hogan for boys from 1911 to 2025, in 57 of those 115 years. Its best year was 2000, when it ranked #1,713 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,658, with 30 babies.
Origin:Celtic namesGaelic namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 7.6 | 131,195 boys |
| 1920s | 2.1 | 478,469 boys |
| 1950s | 0.2 | 4,347,826 boys |
| 1960s | 0.2 | 4,166,667 boys |
| 1970s | 1.3 | 787,402 boys |
| 1980s | 4.2 | 239,808 boys |
| 1990s | 18 | 55,525 boys |
| 2000s | 26 | 38,805 boys |
| 2010s | 18 | 55,310 boys |
| 2020s | 17 | 57,526 boys |
More Celtic boy names
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Rowan · little red-haired one
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Cameron · crooked nose
- Boy name: Ian · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
Questions about the name Hogan
What does the name Hogan mean?
Hogan means “young one” in Irish.
What is the origin of the name Hogan?
Hogan has Celtic, Gaelic, Irish roots in our records. Other Celtic names include Owen, Logan, Rowan.
Is Hogan a boy or girl name?
Hogan is a boy name.
How popular is the name Hogan?
Hogan ranked #3,658 for US boys in 2025, given to 30 babies. Its best year was 2000 (#1,713).