Rogan
Meaningred-haired · Irish
- US rank
- #2,006
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,215 in 2020
75 babies were named Rogan in the US in 2025. It has dropped 791 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1970–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Rogan you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 22,779 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Rogan, 75 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Rogan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRogan first shows up in US birth records in 1970, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 55 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2020, when it reached #1,215.
- Then vs nowRogan is 6.7× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 151,515 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 22,779.
- TrendRogan has slipped 791 places over the last five years and now sits at #2,006. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Irish, Rogan means “red-haired”.
About the name Rogan
Rogan is a boy name of Irish origin meaning “red-haired”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-gan”. US birth records list Rogan for boys from 1970 to 2025, in 44 of those 56 years. Its best year was 2020, when it ranked #1,215 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,006, with 75 babies.
Origin:Irish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.3 | 763,359 boys |
| 1980s | 1.3 | 787,402 boys |
| 1990s | 5.6 | 179,533 boys |
| 2000s | 25 | 40,306 boys |
| 2010s | 53 | 18,748 boys |
| 2020s | 63 | 15,802 boys |
More Irish boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
- Unisex name: Ryan · little king
- Boy name: Dominic · of the Lord
Questions about the name Rogan
What does the name Rogan mean?
Rogan means “red-haired” in Irish.
What is the origin of the name Rogan?
Rogan has Irish roots in our records. Other Irish names include Liam, Owen, Logan.
Is Rogan a boy or girl name?
Rogan is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Rogan?
Rogan ranked #2,006 for US boys in 2025, given to 75 babies. Its best year was 2020 (#1,215).