Logan

Logan is a boy's name of Irish and Celtic origin meaning “hollow.” In 2024 it was given to 6,267 boys in the United States.

Logan at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Irish & Celtic · English & American
Meaning
“hollow”
Pronunciation
/ˈloʊɡən/

About the name Logan

Logan belongs to the Irish & Celtic and English & American tradition. Its meaning — “hollow” — is the sense carried by its Irish and Celtic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Logan first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #5 in 2017, and in 2024 6,267 babies received the name — 382,352 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Logan in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#5 in 2017
Peak year
2007
Babies named Logan in 2024
6,267
Total since 1880
382,352

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Logan mean?

Logan means “hollow” in its Irish and Celtic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Logan a boy or girl name?

Logan is a boy name. In 2024, 6,267 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Logan?

Logan comes from the Irish & Celtic and English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Logan?

Logan first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #5 in 2017, and 6,267 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Logan?

Logan is pronounced /ˈloʊɡən/ (IPA).

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