Logan
Logan is a boy's name of Scottish origin.
Meaning
Little hollow or small meadow.
Origin and history
Logan is derived from a Scottish place name originating from the Gaelic word for a small hollow or meadow. Historically used as a surname, it gained immense popularity in the United States as a given name starting in the late 20th century. It remains a top-50 name for boys in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
387,999 babies in the United States have been named Logan since 1880. It ranks #88 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #32.
States where it is most popular
- CA (9.3 %)
- TX (7 %)
- FL (5.5 %)
- OH (5 %)
- NY (4.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 267 |
| 1890-1900 | 149 |
| 1900-1910 | 136 |
| 1910-1920 | 566 |
| 1920-1930 | 693 |
| 1930-1940 | 482 |
| 1940-1950 | 507 |
| 1950-1960 | 532 |
| 1960-1970 | 547 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,485 |
| 1980-1990 | 13,983 |
| 1990-2000 | 63,577 |
| 2000-2010 | 134,033 |
| 2010-2019 | 126,850 |
| 2020-2029 | 44,192 |
Famous people named Logan
- Logan Lerman: Actor
- Logan Paul: Media Personality, Wrestler
- Logan Henderson: Actor, Singer
Fun facts
- Logan traces back to Clan Logan, a Scottish clan with historical roots in Ayrshire and Ross-shire.
- The name's popularity received a significant pop culture boost due to the Marvel character Wolverine, whose given name is Logan.