Logan is a highly popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #28 in 2010 with 2,534 recorded births. This places Logan in the top 1% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2014 with 2,813 births ranking #23. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 2,182.9%. In 2010, approximately 1 in every 137 boys born was named Logan. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Logan is a brisk surname-style name with Scottish roots and a landscape meaning usually given as 'little hollow'. It feels modern, sporty, and comfortably unisex.
First established as a surname, Logan became a major first name through the modern trend for tailored Scottish and Irish surname choices. Its straightforward sound has helped it travel easily.