Logan is a moderately popular girls' name in United States, ranking #402 in 2025 with 775 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2017 with 1,106 births ranking #292. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 29.4%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 2,074 girls born was named Logan. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
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.