Logan is a unisex baby name of Scottish and English origin meaning “small hollow”. While Logan is traditionally a boy’s name, it has risen in popularity as a girl’s name since 1988.
Meaning and Origin of the Name Logan:
Logan is an English and Scottish name meaning “small hollow”. Logan derives from a Scottish surname for people from Auchinleck, in Ayrshire.
Symbolism of the Name Logan:
A hollow is a small valley usually around an offshoot of a river. A hollow is a cozy, safe place where animals often make their dens.
Nicknames for the Name Logan:
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Style of the Name Logan:
Traditional (boys), Modern (girls)
Gender of the Name Logan:
Logan is a name for both girls and boys.
Pronunciation of the Name Logan:
LO-gən
Number of Syllables in the Name Logan:
Two
Emotion Evoked From the Name Logan:
Logan evokes feelings of strength and caring.
Alternative Spellings for the Name Logan:
Logen, Logyn
Popularity of the Name Logan:
According to the Social Security Administration, Logan has been in the top 1,000 boys’ names since 1900. It has been in the top 100 since 1991. As a girl’s name, Logan has been in the top 1,000 since 1988 and peaked at #257 in 1996. As of 2022, Logan ranked at 33 on the boys' list and 372 on the girls' list.
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Great Middle Names for the Name Logan and Their Meanings:
Boys
Girls
Famous People with the Name Logan:
- Logan Lerman(American actor)
- Logan Marshall Green (American actor)
- Logan Mankins (American football player)
- Logan Allen Pause (American soccer player)
Logans in Popular Culture:
- Logan aka Wolverine (X-Men Marvel Universe)
- Logan Bruno (literature, “The Babysitters Club” by Ann M. Martin)
- Logan Fell (television, “The Vampire Diaries”)
- Logan Huntzberger (television, “Gilmore Girls”)
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