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Logan
BoyScottish· “little hollow”
- Meaning
- little hollow
- Origin
- Scottish
- Pronunciation
- LOH-guhn
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #53
- US babies 2025
- 5,576
- Best rank
- #5 (2017)
- Peak year
- 2007
Meaning and origin of Logan
Logan is a Scottish name that means “little hollow”.
Logan began as a Scottish surname taken from a place name in Ayrshire, based on the Gaelic lagan, "little hollow". Like many Scottish surnames, it crossed into first-name use in the English-speaking world, first in Scotland and later in North America. Mount Logan, the highest peak in Canada, is named after the geologist Sir William Edmond Logan. The name grew steadily in the United States in the late twentieth century and became a modern favorite for boys, with occasional use for girls. Logan sounds friendly and outdoorsy, with a gentle rhythm and an easy spelling. It pairs well with classic middle names and rarely needs a nickname.
Popularity over time
Logan has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 124 different years. Its best national rank was #5 in 2017, and the most babies received it in 2007, when 15,331 were named Logan. In 2025, 5,576 babies were named Logan, and it ranked #53 nationally. That is 57% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #771 in 1920, #1,016 in 1950, #348 in 1980, #40 in 2000, #17 in 2010, and #53 in 2025. Of the 387,999 US boys named Logan since records began, 35% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 126,850 babies. Since 2010, 171,042 more have been named Logan.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Gabriel, Gavin, Angel, Isaiah, and Evan.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Logan ranked highest in Delaware, New Jersey, and Massachusetts.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | #12 | 30 |
| New Jersey | #22 | 235 |
| Massachusetts | #24 | 175 |
| New York | #28 | 410 |
| Utah | #29 | 101 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 93% of US babies named Logan over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Logan is usually pronounced LOH-guhn, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with L and ends in “-an”.
Middle names for Logan
A few middle names that flow with Logan: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Logan
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Logan mean?
Logan is a Scottish name that means “little hollow”.
What is the origin of the name Logan?
Logan has Scottish roots. Logan began as a Scottish surname taken from a place name in Ayrshire, based on the Gaelic lagan, "little hollow".
Is Logan a popular name?
Yes. Logan ranked #53 in the US in 2025, which makes it one of the 100 most popular names.
Is Logan a boy or girl name?
Logan is mainly a boy's name. About 93% of US babies named Logan over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Logan?
Logan is usually pronounced LOH-guhn. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings