Is Logan a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Logan is commonly used as a Unisex name.

How popular is Logan?

It’s currently ranked #45 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

How do you pronounce Logan?

LOH-gun · IPA: //ˈloʊɡən//

Logan Unisex

Popularity: #45 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationLOH-gun / /ˈloʊɡən/

Irish; Scottish

Meaning

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

Historical & Cultural Background

Logan is a name of Gaelic origin, commonly used in both Ireland and Scotland. It has been popularized in various cultures and has seen a rise in usage in English-speaking countries. The name is often associated with nature, reflecting the landscape of the regions from which it originates. In modern times, Logan has become a popular choice for boys in the United States.

Trend Summary

Logan has consistently ranked among the top names for boys in the United States over the past two decades.

Similar Names

Luca Loren Lyle Lance

Variants

Logen
Loghan

International Variants

Logan (Scottish)
Logan (Irish)

Famous people named Logan

Logan Paul is a social media influencer and YouTuber known for his vlogs and entertainment content.

Logan Lerman is an American actor recognized for his roles in films such as 'Percy Jackson & the Olympians'.

Logan Couture is a professional ice hockey player who plays for the San Jose Sharks in the NHL.

Logan Browning is an American actress known for her role in the Netflix series 'Dear White People'.

Fictional characters named Logan

Logan is a character in the 'X-Men' franchise, known as Wolverine, who possesses superhuman abilities and a regenerative healing factor.

Logan is a character in the video game series 'Final Fantasy XV', serving as a member of the Kingsglaive.

Sibling Suggestions

Liam Lucas Landon Levi Logan Lila Luna

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Logan was first seen in the United States in 1880. Logan has ranked as high as #25 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)

Top States for Logan (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	781	13%
TX	556	10%
NY	423	7%
FL	414	7%
PA	266	5%
IL	227	4%
MA	208	4%
NC	204	4%
OH	199	3%
MI	174	3%
VA	163	3%
WA	159	3%
GA	152	3%
AZ	128	2%
WI	117	2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	13
1881	13
1882	17
1883	20
1884	63
1885	32
1886	30
1887	29
1888	18
1889	32
1890	15
1891	15
1892	14
1893	15
1894	16
1895	15
1896	15
1897	16
1898	18
1899	10
1900	22
1901	8
1902	13
1903	12
1904	13
1905	19
1906	11
1907	8
1908	12
1909	18
1910	17
1911	17
1912	35
1913	38
1914	65
1915	55
1916	79
1917	94
1918	85
1919	81
1920	74
1921	86
1922	73
1923	61
1924	86
1925	80
1926	52
1927	65
1928	47
1929	69
1930	44
1931	44
1932	65
1933	60
1934	63
1935	43
1936	43
1937	38
1938	38
1939	44
1940	56
1941	45
1942	37
1943	54
1944	48
1945	49
1946	50
1947	59
1948	56
1949	53
1950	48
1951	62
1952	51
1953	58
1954	59
1955	65
1956	44
1957	44
1958	47
1959	54
1960	58
1961	50
1962	60
1963	46
1964	66
1965	48
1966	59
1967	52
1968	59
1969	48
1970	55
1971	56
1972	61
1973	69
1974	71
1975	85
1976	113
1977	204
1978	307
1979	469
1980	519
1981	693
1982	688
1983	780
1984	988
1985	998
1986	1,329
1987	1,951
1988	2,758
1989	3,281
1990	3,433
1991	3,893
1992	4,226
1993	4,842
1994	5,457
1995	6,953
1996	8,374
1997	8,620
1998	8,639
1999	9,135
2000	9,737
2001	12,710
2002	12,974
2003	13,187
2004	13,140
2005	13,475
2006	15,151
2007	15,330
2008	13,861
2009	14,466
2010	14,030
2011	12,997
2012	12,488
2013	12,365
2014	13,668
2015	12,936
2016	11,278
2017	14,057
2018	12,443
2019	10,563
2020	9,161
2021	8,831
2022	7,608
2023	6,704
2024	6,267