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Why parents love Logan- Wolverine's name is Logan — the most popular X-Men character.
- Two syllables with a strong, cool sound: LO-gan.
- The Scottish Gaelic heritage gives it genuine depth.
- Hugh Jackman's 17-year portrayal cemented the association.
- It's been top 10 for years — universally accepted.
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The vibe of Logan
WolverineScottishhollowadamantiumcoolmotorcyclestrongX-Men
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Origin & history of Logan
Scottish Gaelic lagan (little hollow)
→ Scottish surname Logan
→ given name
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Scottish Gaelic roots
Logan comes from the Scottish Gaelic lagan, meaning little hollow. It became a Scottish surname and eventually a given name. Marvel's Wolverine, whose real name is James Howlett but who goes by Logan, first appeared in 1974 and became the most popular X-Men character. Hugh Jackman played Logan in nine films over 17 years. The film Logan (2017) was critically acclaimed as one of the finest superhero films ever made. The name entered the US top 10 in the 2010s.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Ancient as a Scottish place name and surname; Wolverine first appeared as Logan in 1974.
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Today
Logan remains a beloved choice, ranking #22 in the US. 413,411 babies have been named Logan since 1880.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of Family Names, SSA data
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How popular is Logan?
2007
peak year
Logan has been losing ground. Once far more common, it has been declining steadily in recent years. It currently ranks in the top fifty (#22), with about 10,926 babies named Logan each year. Its all-time peak came in 2007, when it climbed to #17 with 15,330 registrations — the heart of the 2000s. Total registrations across all years since 1880: roughly 413,411.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
15,330
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #17)
(ranked #17)
10,926
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
109,260
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
413,411
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Logan4
Life path number
The Builder
Discipline, reliability and masterful building.
Logan's Life Path 5 is the adventurer's number — Wolverine's restless energy. People named Logan tend to be independent, tough, and more sensitive than their rough exterior suggests.
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Tough exterior, soft heart✦
Independent wanderer◈
Adamantium will◎
More sensitive than he shows♡
Restless adventurerL3
O6
G7
A1
N5
Sum: 22 → Life path 4
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Personality of Logan🏛️
Steady & reliable
When they make a promise, they keep it.
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Methodical
Thorough, careful, precise.
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Quietly powerful
Their strength is always there when it matters.
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Grounded
No matter what swirls around them, they stay centred.
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