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Logan: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

From the Scottish Gaelic meaning little hollow, Logan feels both rugged and warm, a name that belongs equally in the Highlands and the city.

Logan as a Unisex Name

Origin
Scottish
Syllables
2
Current rank
#18
Peak
#5 in 2017

Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1990: #7519902000: #3220002010: #1720102020: #1620202024: #182024#1#100

What Logan Means

Logan is a unisex name of Scottish origin. From the Scottish Gaelic meaning little hollow, Logan feels both rugged and warm, a name that belongs equally in the Highlands and the city.

How Popular Logan Is

Logan currently ranks #18 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #5 in 2017. It has held steady.

Good to Know About Logan

  • Wolverine's real name is Logan, giving it fierce comic book energy.
  • Logan has been a boys' top-10 mainstay but is now rising for girls too.
  • The 2017 film Logan brought poignant depth to this action-hero name.

Logan as a Boy Name

Origin
Scottish Gaelic
Syllables
2
Current rank
#19
Peak
#5 in 2017

Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1990: #4419902000: #1720002010: #1720102020: #1620202024: #192024#1#100

What Logan Means

Logan is a boy name of Scottish Gaelic origin. From the little hollow, a name with rugged charm and cinematic appeal.

How Popular Logan Is

Logan currently ranks #19 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #5 in 2017. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Logan

  • The X-Men character Wolverine, whose real name is Logan, gave this name its edge.
  • Logan has Scottish origins meaning a small hollow.
  • It peaked as a top 5 name in 2017.

Names Like Logan

Other Scottish names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Logan

Scottish names that pair well as a brother or sister to Logan.

Questions About Logan

What does Logan mean?

Logan is a unisex name of Scottish origin. From the Scottish Gaelic meaning little hollow, Logan feels both rugged and warm, a name that belongs equally in the Highlands and the city.

How popular is Logan?

Logan currently ranks #18 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #5 in 2017. It has held steady.

Where does Logan come from?

Logan comes from Scottish roots. Wolverine's real name is Logan, giving it fierce comic book energy.

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