Cogan is an Irish surname and given name, derived from the Gaelic 'Ó Cúirtín'. It translates to 'descendant of Cúirtín', a personal name meaning 'little court' or 'small circle'. The name has been historically associated with several notable figures in Irish history.
The name Cogan experienced a surge in popularity between the years 2003 and 2009, with each of those years seeing more than 7 births. However, from 2014 onwards, the number of births has consistently been lower, averaging around 6 births per year. Overall, there have been 59 babies named Cogan born since 1993.