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Logan

Boy / Girl name · 7,417 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Logan: 7,417 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to both boys and girls, peaking at 448 births in 2009.

From the rolling hills of the Scottish Lowlands, Logan comes from the Gaelic lagan, meaning “little hollow” or “small meadow.” Once a powerful border surname tied to the lands of Logan in Ayrshire, it transitioned into a popular first name—especially after the roaring success of the X-Men films, where Wolverine’s alter ego made the name feel both rugged and heroic. Literary fans might recall Logan Pearsall Smith, a witty essayist, while actor Logan Lerman brought it to modern screens. The name also echoes