Logahn
Of unknown origin, a unique name possibly related to Logan.
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Logahn. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 58.3% of registrations being female. The average person named Logahn today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Logahn births was 2015 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Logahn. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Logahn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
2015
7 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2014 SSA rank
#13,274
Tracked since 2014
Gender
Gender distribution for Logahn
Logahn is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 12 total registrations, 5 (41.7%) were male and 7 (58.3%) were female.
Logahn as a male name
- Ranked #13,274 in 2014
- 5 male births in 2014
- Peak: 2014 (5 births)
Logahn as a female name
- Ranked #13,880 in 2015
- 7 female births in 2015
- Peak: 2015 (7 births)
Popularity
Logahn: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Logahn by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Logahn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 7 | 12 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Logahn
The name Logahn is a modern variant spelling of the traditional Irish name Logan. It has its origins in the ancient Gaelic language, spoken by the Celtic tribes that inhabited Ireland and Scotland. The name Logan is derived from the Gaelic words "lugh" meaning "small" and "án" meaning "son" or "descendant."
This name was initially used as a surname, referring to a person who was the son or descendant of someone named Lugh. Lugh was a prominent figure in Irish mythology, revered as a skilled warrior, craftsman, and patron of the arts. He was associated with the festival of Lughnasadh, which marked the beginning of the harvest season.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Logan as a surname date back to the 12th century in Scotland. It was particularly common among families from the Scottish Highlands and the Hebrides Islands. One notable bearer of the name was Sir Robert Logan of Restalrig, a Scottish knight who lived in the 16th century and played a role in the Gowrie Conspiracy against King James VI of Scotland.
As time passed, the name Logan transitioned from being primarily a surname to also being used as a given name. This transition likely occurred in the 19th century, as the practice of using surnames as first names became more popular in English-speaking countries.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the first name Logan was Logan Pearsall Smith, an American essayist and critic born in 1865. He was known for his works on English literature and his advocacy for women's rights.
Another notable figure was Logan Henderson, a Scottish-American golfer born in 1890. He won several prestigious tournaments, including the Canadian Open and the Western Open, and was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame.
In the realm of literature, Logan Pearsall Smith's namesake, Logan Mountstuart, was the protagonist in the novel "Any Human Heart" by William Boyd, published in 2002. This fictional character's life spanned the 20th century, offering a unique perspective on historical events.
The name Logahn, with its distinct spelling variation, is a modern interpretation of the traditional Irish name. While it maintains the historical roots and cultural significance of its origin, the altered spelling reflects contemporary trends in naming practices, where unique and creative variations are often embraced.
People
Logahn + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Logahn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Logahn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Logahn going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Logahn a common name?
We classify Logahn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Logahn most popular?
The single biggest year for Logahn was 2015, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Logahn is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Logahn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Logahn a female name?
Yes, 58.3% of people registered as Logahn in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Logahn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Logahn in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Logahn can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Logahn?
Want to know how many Americans are named Logahn? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.