Logan Boy

Popularity: #53 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: LOH-gun //ˈloʊɡən//

Origin: Irish; Scottish

Meaning: Irish: 'little hollow'; Scottish: 'from the little hollow'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Logan has its roots in the Scottish Gaelic language, derived from the word "lagan," which means "little hollow" or "small valley." This etymology reflects the geographical features of the regions where the name was first used. The name entered the English language through its use in Scotland, where it was initially a surname before becoming popular as a given name.

The transition from a surname to a first name often occurred in the 19th century, as surnames began to be adopted as first names in various cultures, including English-speaking ones. Historically, the name Logan has been associated with various notable figures and events.

One significant milestone is its use in Scottish history, where it was borne by several clans and families, particularly in the Highlands. The name is also linked to the legendary figure of Logan of Restalrig, a 16th-century Scottish nobleman.

Additionally, the name appears in literary works, such as in the poetry of Robert Burns, who celebrated Scottish culture and heritage in the late 18th century. The name gained further recognition through its inclusion in various historical texts and documents, contributing to its enduring presence in Scottish and English-speaking cultures.

Culturally, Logan has come to symbolize strength and resilience, often associated with the natural beauty of the Scottish landscape. The name's connection to geographical features has fostered a sense of identity among those who bear it.

In some contexts, diminutive forms such as Logie have emerged, reflecting affectionate or familiar usage. Overall, Logan's journey from a descriptive term in Gaelic to a widely recognized name illustrates the interplay between language, culture, and identity throughout history.

Famous people named Logan

In this section, you will find notable people named Logan. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Logan who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Logan who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Logan Lerman is an actor best known for The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief, and Fury.

Logan Paul is a social media influencer and entertainer best known for his YouTube channel, boxing matches, and the film Airplane Mode.

Fictional characters named Logan

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Logan is a fictional character from the comic book series X-Men. He is a mutant with enhanced senses, healing abilities, and retractable claws, often known as Wolverine.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Logan, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Logan. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Logan was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Logan has ranked as high as #24 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.

In the past 5 years the name Logan has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Logan is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Logan was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Logan.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 6,351 5,576 775
2024 7,105 6,297 808
2023 7,564 6,706 858
2022 8,462 7,614 848
2021 9,871 8,836 1,035
2020 10,164 9,163 1,001
2019 11,567 10,571 996
2018 13,525 12,447 1,078
2017 15,167 14,061 1,106
2016 12,133 11,278 855
2015 13,774 12,939 835
2014 14,501 13,669 832
2013 13,073 12,366 707
2012 13,171 12,488 683
2011 13,550 12,999 551
2010 14,652 14,032 620
2009 15,151 14,467 684
2008 14,597 13,861 736
2007 16,039 15,331 708
2006 15,888 15,151 737
2005 14,234 13,475 759
2004 14,040 13,140 900
2003 14,072 13,187 885
2002 13,895 12,974 921
2001 13,752 12,710 1,042
2000 10,736 9,737 999
1999 10,209 9,136 1,073
1998 9,666 8,640 1,026
1997 9,687 8,620 1,067
1996 9,471 8,374 1,097
1995 7,994 6,953 1,041
1994 6,337 5,458 879
1993 5,634 4,844 790
1992 4,797 4,226 571
1991 4,405 3,893 512
1990 3,801 3,433 368
1989 3,622 3,281 341
1988 3,003 2,758 245
1987 2,086 1,951 135
1986 1,461 1,329 132
1985 1,085 995 90
1984 1,079 988 91
1983 868 780 88
1982 773 689 84
1981 779 693 86
1980 576 519 57
1979 515 468 47
1978 325 307 18
1977 215 203 12
1976 123 113 10
1975 93 85 8
1974 76 71 5
1973 68 68 0
1972 66 60 6
1971 55 55 0
1970 55 55 0
1969 49 49 0
1968 58 58 0
1967 52 52 0
1966 59 59 0
1965 48 48 0
1964 66 66 0
1963 46 46 0
1962 60 60 0
1961 50 50 0
1960 59 59 0
1959 54 54 0
1958 47 47 0
1957 44 44 0
1956 44 44 0
1955 65 65 0
1954 59 59 0
1953 58 58 0
1952 51 51 0
1951 62 62 0
1950 48 48 0
1949 53 53 0
1948 56 56 0
1947 59 59 0
1946 50 50 0
1945 49 49 0
1944 48 48 0
1943 54 54 0
1942 37 37 0
1941 45 45 0
1940 56 56 0
1939 45 45 0
1938 38 38 0
1937 38 38 0
1936 42 42 0
1935 43 43 0
1934 63 63 0
1933 60 60 0
1932 65 65 0
1931 44 44 0
1930 44 44 0
1929 69 69 0
1928 47 47 0
1927 65 65 0
1926 52 52 0
1925 80 80 0
1924 86 86 0
1923 61 61 0
1922 73 73 0
1921 86 86 0
1920 74 74 0
1919 81 81 0
1918 85 85 0
1917 94 94 0
1916 79 79 0
1915 55 55 0
1914 65 65 0
1913 38 38 0
1912 35 35 0
1911 17 17 0
1910 17 17 0
1909 18 18 0
1908 12 12 0
1907 8 8 0
1906 11 11 0
1905 19 19 0
1904 13 13 0
1903 12 12 0
1902 13 13 0
1901 8 8 0
1900 22 22 0
1899 10 10 0
1898 18 18 0
1897 16 16 0
1896 15 15 0
1895 15 15 0
1894 16 16 0
1893 15 15 0
1892 14 14 0
1891 15 15 0
1890 15 15 0
1889 32 32 0
1888 18 18 0
1887 29 29 0
1886 30 30 0
1885 32 32 0
1884 63 63 0
1883 20 20 0
1882 17 17 0
1881 13 13 0
1880 13 13 0

Top States for Logan (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 847
12%
TX 654
9%
NY 450
6%
FL 446
6%
NJ 315
4%
PA 292
4%
IL 253
4%
NC 237
3%
OH 234
3%
MA 217
3%
MI 199
3%
GA 185
3%
VA 183
3%
WA 173
2%
AZ 152
2%
MO 141
2%
CO 137
2%
MD 137
2%
TN 132
2%
WI 124
2%
IN 118
2%
CT 112
2%
MN 101
1%
SC 99
1%
KY 92
1%
AL 89
1%
UT 79
1%
LA 69
1%
NV 66
1%
OR 64
1%
OK 61
1%
IA 53
1%
ID 52
1%
KS 52
1%
MS 50
1%
AR 49
1%
NE 43
1%
NH 39
1%
ME 38
1%
NM 33
0%
DE 24
0%
DC 23
0%
RI 21
0%
MT 20
0%
SD 19
0%
ND 18
0%
HI 17
0%
WV 17
0%
WY 13
0%
AK 11
0%
VT 5
0%