Logan
Logan first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2007, when 15,331 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 5,576.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Logan popular?
Declining Logan is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2007 peak.
| 2020s | 44,192 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 126,850 | |
| 2000s | 134,033 | |
| 1990s | 63,577 | |
| 1980s | 13,983 | |
| 1970s | 1,485 | |
| 1960s | 547 | |
| 1950s | 532 | |
| 1940s | 507 | |
| 1930s | 482 | |
| 1920s | 693 | |
| 1910s | 566 | |
| 1900s | 136 | |
| 1890s | 149 | |
| 1880s | 267 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Logan mean?
Logan is a Scottish surname and place name from the Gaelic lagan, “little hollow.” A surname turned first name, it has soared in recent decades for boys and, increasingly, girls.
Nicknames for Logan
- Lo
Variants & spellings
- Logann
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Logan mean?
Logan means Little hollow. Logan is a Scottish surname and place name from the Gaelic lagan, “little hollow.” A surname turned first name, it has soared in recent decades for boys and, increasingly, girls.
What is the origin of the name Logan?
Logan is of Scottish origin.
How do you pronounce Logan?
Logan is pronounced “LOH-gun.”
Is Logan a boy or a girl name?
Logan is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Logan a popular name right now?
Logan is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2007 peak.
How popular is the name Logan?
In 2025, Logan ranked #53 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Logan most popular?
Logan was most popular in 2007, when about 15,331 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Logan?
Common nicknames for Logan include Lo.
What names are similar to Logan?
Names similar to Logan include Douglas, Ian, Lachlan, Ewan, Angus.
What names go well with Logan?
Scottish names that pair well with Logan include Douglas, Ian, Isla, Finley, Fiona.