Logan: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: lo-hga-hn
Origin: United Kingdom
gender-male

Emmy Samtani

Emmy Samtani

Emmy is the founder of Kiindred and mother to 3 little ones. Over the last 4 years, she has worked with some of the most credible experts in the parenting space and is a keen contributor on all things parenthood.
Updated on Aug 14, 2024 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Western Europe
Meaning: Little hollow

Logan is a unisex name of Scottish origin, meaning "little hollow" or "God is gracious". The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic "lagan," which is a diminutive of "lag," meaning "hollow". Logan is often associated with a place in Ayrshire, Scotland, and was originally used as a surname. The name Logan has gained popularity in various forms of media, with examples such as the sci-fi cult classic "Logan's Run" and the movie "Logan," starring Hugh Jackman as Wolverine in the X-Men comic book series. Additionally, several actors and famous personalities share the name Logan, including Logan Lerman, Logan Miller, and Logan Henderson. The name's popularity has grown over the years, with it ranking among the top 100 most popular names for boys in various countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, France, and Belgium.

Logan Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Logan is currently #68 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Logan is currently #68 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Logan is currently #66 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Logan is currently #66 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

Popularity Trend Chart

Similar names

Parents Who Like the Name Logan Also Like:

Parents who like the name Logan often have similar name preferences and tend to choose popular choices like:

Famous People Named Logan

This section lists notable individuals and public figures named Logan, showcasing their achievements and contributions in various fields.

  • Logan Lerman: Logan Lerman is an American actor known for his roles in "Percy Jackson & the Olympians," "The Perks of Being a Wallflower," and "Fury."
  • Logan Marshall-Green: Logan Marshall-Green is an American actor known for his roles in "Prometheus," "Spider-Man

Wikipedia, NSW Births Deaths and Marriages, QLD Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages, WA Registry of Births, SA Registry of Births, VIC Registry of Births