Young or descendant of the young
Derived from the Irish surname Ó hÓgáin, which stems from the word 'óg,' meaning young. It was originally a patronymic name for descendants of a person nicknamed for their youth or vigor. In a modern context, it is often associated with the legendary golfer Ben Hogan.
About 30 boys were named Hogan in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Legendary professional golfer and nine-time major champion
The clever protagonist and leader of the POW camp · Hogan's Heroes
English professional footballer
