Logan

♂ Boy

Pronounced LOH-gun /ˈloʊ.ɡən/High

Meaning: Little hollow; small cove; from Scottish Gaelic lagan (little hollow in a hill), diminutive of lag (hollow)High

In 30 seconds: A Scottish Gaelic surname meaning 'little hollow,' Logan has been one of the most popular boys' names in the U.S. for over a decade, buoyed by the Marvel character Wolverine (James Logan).

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Origin HighScottish

MeaningLittle hollow; small cove; from Scottish Gaelic lagan (little hollow in a hill), diminutive of lag (hollow)

U.S. rank (2025)#53 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births5,576 boys (0.33% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2007

Total births (all-time)≈ 387,928

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Logan is a Scottish surname from Gaelic lagan (little hollow), the diminutive of lag (hollow). It refers to a family from a place with a hollow or depression in the landscape. As a given name it spread from Scotland to North America through immigration.

Logan entered the U.S. top 100 for boys in 2013 and has remained highly popular. It ranked #46 for boys in 2024. It also charts for girls.

Did you know? Wolverine — the X-Men character played by Hugh Jackman — goes by the name Logan (James Howlett/Logan), and the 2017 film Logan is widely considered one of the greatest superhero films ever made. The character's brooding, indestructible identity matches the name's modern masculine appeal perfectly.

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Behind the Name — Logan — Scottish Gaelic etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

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Famous Bearers

★Logan (Wolverine) (fictional)
The alias of Marvel's X-Men character James Howlett (Wolverine), played by Hugh Jackman in the films (2000–2017).

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Logan mean?

Logan means 'little hollow,' from Scottish Gaelic lagan (diminutive of lag: hollow, depression in the ground).

How do you pronounce Logan?

It's said LOH-gun — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Logan a boy or girl name?

Logan is used for both but is primarily a boys' name, ranking in the top 50.

How popular is Logan?

Logan ranked #46 for U.S. boys in 2024.