Logan
Gender: Mostly Boy
Meaning: Little hollow; dweller in the little hollow
Origin: Scottish Gaelic — from lagan (little hollow), originally a place name and surname
Popularity: Ranked #53 in 2025 with 5,576 babies born.
History: Logan began as a Scottish clan surname before crossing into first-name use. It gained early American traction as a frontier surname-name, associated with James Logan, a prominent colonial figure. Its modern surge owes much to pop culture — most notably Wolverine's alias Logan in the X-Men franchise, which gave the name a tough, cool edge. It entered the U.S. top 10 around 2015 and has remained there, appealing to parents who want something rugged but not overly traditional.
Famous people named Logan: Logan (Wolverine/X-Men), Logan Paul (creator), Logan Lerman (actor)
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Logan? About 1 in 524 babies born in 2025 were named Logan, or roughly 17.4 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Logan
What does the name Logan mean?
Logan means “Little hollow; dweller in the little hollow” from Scottish Gaelic — from lagan (little hollow), originally a place name and surname roots.
What is the origin of the name Logan?
Logan has Scottish Gaelic — from lagan (little hollow), originally a place name and surname origin. The traditional meaning is “Little hollow; dweller in the little hollow”.
How popular is Logan?
Logan ranked #53 in 2025 — given to 5,576 babies that year.
When was Logan most popular?
Logan peaked in 2007 with 15,330 babies registered that year.
Is Logan a boy or girl name?
Logan is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Logans in registered births are male.
Is the name Logan rising or falling in popularity?
Logan has risen 264 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #317 in 2020 to #53 in 2025.
How long has Logan been recorded?
Logan appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.