Logan
Logan: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈloʊɡən/
Meaning and origin of Logan
Root meaning: “little hollow”
- A male given name transferred from the surname. Used since at least the 19th century, and popular in the 2000s.
- A female given name transferred from the surname, of 1990s and later usage; much less common than the male name.
Etymology
From Scottish Gaelic lag (“little hollow”).
How popular is Logan?
Since 1880, 31,838 girls and 387,999 boys in the U.S. have been named Logan (8% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #257 in 1996. Its highest rank for boys was #5 in 2017. In 2025 it ranked #53 for boys, with 6,351 babies given the name.
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Logan FAQ
What does the name Logan mean?
Logan traces back to a root meaning "little hollow". A male given name transferred from the surname. Used since at least the 19th century, and popular in the 2000s. A female given name transferred from the surname, of 1990s and later usage; much less common than the male name. From Scottish Gaelic lag (“little hollow”).
What is the origin of the name Logan?
Logan is listed as a name of Scottish origin.
How popular is the name Logan?
Since 1880, 31,838 girls and 387,999 boys in the U.S. have been named Logan (8% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #257 in 1996. Its highest rank for boys was #5 in 2017. In 2025 it ranked #53 for boys, with 6,351 babies given the name.
Is Logan a boy or girl name?
Logan is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 31,838 girls and 387,999 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.