Logan

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Little Hollow; From the Hollow

Background: The name Logan originates from a Scottish surname derived from the Gaelic word 'lagan,' meaning 'little hollow.' This term describes a low-lying area or hollow, illustrating the geographical features associated with the name.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#90
Total births
413,411
Most popular decade
2000s (427,206 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-32 ranks)
Years in Top 100
34
First recorded year
1880

Gender usage

92.5% male 7.5% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1880
First year births
13
First year rank
#505
Peak year
2007
Peak year births
15,330
Peak rank
#17
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
6,267
Recent rank
#45

Female

First year
1972
First year births
6
First year rank
#7,291
Peak year
2017
Peak year births
1,106
Peak rank
#292
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
805
Recent rank
#391

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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