Logan Unisex
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
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
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)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 781 | |
TX | 556 | |
NY | 423 | |
FL | 414 | |
PA | 266 | |
IL | 227 | |
MA | 208 | |
NC | 204 | |
OH | 199 | |
MI | 174 | |
VA | 163 | |
WA | 159 | |
GA | 152 | |
AZ | 128 | |
WI | 117 |
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 |