Logan
Logan is a girl's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Little hollow.
Origin and history
Logan is derived from a Scottish surname based on a place name meaning 'little hollow'. Long used predominantly as a masculine name, it has gained substantial popularity as a feminine choice in the United States since the late 20th century. Today, it stands as a stylish, gender-neutral unisex name.
Popularity in the United States
31,838 babies in the United States have been named Logan since 1880. It ranks #805 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #348.
States where it is most popular
- TX (8.9 %)
- CA (6.8 %)
- NC (6.2 %)
- OH (5.5 %)
- GA (5.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 106 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,349 |
| 1990-2000 | 8,424 |
| 2000-2010 | 8,371 |
| 2010-2019 | 8,263 |
| 2020-2029 | 5,325 |
Famous people named Logan
- Logan Browning: Actress
- Logan Laurice Laurant: Actress, Filmmaker
Fun facts
- The name comes from the Scottish Gaelic word 'lagan', which is a diminutive of 'lag', meaning a hollow or small low-lying area of land.
- While historically a surname and male given name, Logan entered the U.S. top 1000 names for girls in 1988.