UK boy's name
Hogan
An Anglicised form of the Irish surname Ó hÓgáin meaning "descendant of a young person".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2009. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Hogan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Hogan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2009 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4527, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2009 to 2009. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Hogan is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Hogan. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2010 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Hogan ranked #4527 for boys in England and Wales in 2009, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 3 boys were registered as Hogan.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Hogan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4527
2009
Births in 2009
3
Latest year
Peak year
2009
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Hogan mean?
The name Hogan has its origins in the Irish language, derived from the Gaelic word "ó Cuagáin," which means "descendant of Cuagán." Cuagán was a personal name that can be traced back to the 9th century in Ireland. The name is believed to have been most commonly used in the counties of Tipperary and Kilkenny, where it was associated with prominent families and clans.
In its earliest form, the name was spelled as "O'Hogain" or "O'Hogan," with the prefix "O'" indicating a male descendant of the original bearer of the name. Over time, the spelling evolved to "Hogan" as the prefix was dropped and the name became more anglicized.
The name Hogan has been recorded in various historical documents throughout the centuries. One notable mention is in the Annals of the Four Masters, a chronicle of medieval Irish history compiled in the 17th century, which includes references to several individuals with the name Hogan or O'Hogan.
Some of the earliest recorded bearers of the name Hogan include:
1. Muiredach Hogan (fl. 1200s), an Irish poet and historian from County Tipperary. 2. John Hogan (c. 1600-1658), an Irish Catholic priest and leader during the Confederate Wars in Ireland. 3. James Hogan (1675-1730), an Irish sculptor and architect known for his work in Italy and England. 4. Michael Hogan (1832-1899), an Irish-American politician who served as the 20th Governor of Missouri. 5. Ben Hogan (1912-1997), a legendary American professional golfer and one of the greatest players in the history of the sport.
Throughout history, the name Hogan has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, politicians, religious figures, and athletes. While its roots can be traced back to Ireland, the name has gained recognition worldwide, transcending its cultural origins and becoming a part of the global tapestry of names.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Hogan by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Hogan was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4527 | 3 | 1 |
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- Harry 141,693
- Henry 65,177
- Harrison 45,958
- Harvey 35,648
- Harley 22,095
- Hugo 18,779
- Hayden 12,622
- Hunter 10,350
- Hudson 9,104
- Hamza 8,564
- Hassan 5,982
- Hasan 3,599
FAQ
Hogan: questions and answers
How popular is the name Hogan in the UK right now?
In 2009, Hogan was ranked #4527 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Hogan most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 3 babies registered as Hogan in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Hogan?
An Anglicised form of the Irish surname Ó hÓgáin meaning "descendant of a young person".
How many people are called Hogan in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Hogan across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.