Rogan

Rogan - A very unique male name

Rogan appeared on the charts for the first time in 1993 on position #3534. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Rogan and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Rogan? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Rogan. The baby boy name Rogan was given to 29 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2141 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 50,562 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Rogan peaked in popularity 5 years ago in 2021 on position 1316.

Famous with this name

How would you rate Rogan, 1-5?

Rogan is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Rogan is currently topping the baby name charts in Ohio at position #1,233 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,242.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Rogan is where you live.

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Rogan origin and meaning

Irish surname transfer

A transferred Irish surname, from Ó Ruadhagáin, 'descendant of Ruadhagán (the little red one)'

Rogan is an Irish surname built on ruadh, red — a nickname for red hair carried into a family name. As a first name it is recent, in US data since 1993, peaking in 2021. Its recent fall in rank, from 1365 in 2020 to 2141 in 2025, coincides with growing surname-fame of its most famous holder, whose name is a surname and so is not listed as a bearer here.

Attested etymology

Rogan is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Rogan, pop culture references for the name Rogan and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Rogan

We've found the following names that sound similar to Rogan, sorted by popularity.

Reagan / Rashawn / Reign / Rayshawn / Raekwon / Rashaun / Rakeem / Regan / Rishaan / Rasheen /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Rogan

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Rogan a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Rogan?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

ROH-gan · /ˈroʊɡən/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Rogen — An occasional respelling toward a comedian's surname.

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 1993, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

SurnameInternational

Why parents choose it

A rugged Irish surname name with a strong, simple sound.

Worth knowing

• The dominant association is podcaster Joe Rogan — a surname namesake, not a Rogan by given name.