Logan
Logan is a unisex name of Scottish origin meaning “little hollow, small meadow.” It ranked #53 in the United States in 2025. From the Scottish Gaelic 'lagan,' meaning little hollow.
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how do you pronounce Logan?
LOH-gun
where does the name Logan come from?
A Scottish surname taken from a place name, generally understood as deriving from the Gaelic lagan, a diminutive of lag meaning hollow — so a little hollow or small dip in the land. Several places in Ayrshire carry the name.
Originally a Scottish surname and place name, Logan became famous through the Marvel Comics character Wolverine, whose real name is James Logan.
how popular is this name?
Logan has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 127 years since 1880, and fell outside it for 19. It peaked at #5 in 2017, and ranked #53 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #53 |
| 2024 | #45 |
| 2023 | #39 |
| 2022 | #33 |
| 2021 | #21 |
| 2020 | #16 |
| 2019 | #16 |
| 2018 | #10 |
| 2017 | #5 |
| 2016 | #18 |
| 2010 | #17 |
| 2000 | #40 |
| 1990 | #104 |
| 1980 | #348 |
| 1960 | #996 |
| 1940 | #841 |
| 1920 | #766 |
| 1910 | #729 |
| 1900 | #490 |
| 1890 | #489 |
| 1880 | #505 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Logan fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Logan
Clan Logan is recorded in Ayrshire and later in the Highlands, and the surname travelled widely with Scottish emigration to North America. Its conversion to a given name is a twentieth-century American development, and it became genuinely common only from the 1980s onward, reaching the top ten for boys while also seeing steady use for girls.
who are famous people named Logan?
- Logan Paul (YouTuber/boxer)
- Wolverine/James Logan (Marvel character)
- Logan Lucky (film)
what are the nicknames and variants of Logan?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Logan?
what names go well with Logan?
Sibling names that share Logan's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Logan
What does the name Logan mean?
Logan means “little hollow, small meadow”.
What is the origin of the name Logan?
Logan comes from the Scottish naming tradition. Related forms include Loghan and Logann.
How popular is the name Logan?
Logan ranked #53 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2017, at #5, and it has spent 127 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Logan a boy or girl name?
Logan is a unisex name, used for both boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Logan?
Logan is pronounced LOH-gun, with 2 syllables.
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