Logun
Of Scandinavian origin symbolizing a peaceful woodland meadow.
Name Census estimates that about 381 living Americans carry the first name Logun. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Logun today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Logun births was 2007 (36 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Logun. 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.
People living today
381
~ 1 in 899,618 Americans
Peak year
2007
36 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2018 SSA rank
#10,323
Tracked since 1990
Popularity
Logun: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Logun from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 221 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Logun remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Logun 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 Logun during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Loguns live
Origin
Meaning and history of Logun
The name Logun is believed to have originated from the Yoruba language spoken in parts of West Africa, particularly in present-day Nigeria. It is a name with deep cultural and historical significance within the Yoruba tradition.
Logun is derived from the Yoruba word "ologun," which means "one who possesses the power of the gun" or "one who is skilled in warfare." In traditional Yoruba society, warriors and hunters held a revered position, and the name Logun was likely bestowed upon individuals who displayed bravery, strength, and skill in combat or hunting.
Historically, the name Logun can be traced back to the 17th and 18th centuries, during the height of the Oyo Empire, a powerful Yoruba kingdom that dominated present-day southwestern Nigeria. It is possible that the name was associated with notable warriors or hunters from this era, though specific records are scarce.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Logun comes from the 19th century. Logun Ojo was a prominent Yoruba trader and businessman who operated in the coastal region of Lagos during the late 1800s. He played a significant role in facilitating trade between the Yoruba people and European merchants.
In the 20th century, Logun Akintan emerged as a renowned Yoruba sculptor and artist. Born in 1939, Akintan's masterful woodcarvings and sculptures depicting traditional Yoruba themes and figures gained international recognition. His works are celebrated for their intricate details and cultural significance.
Another notable figure bearing the name Logun was Logun Oyesanya, a Nigerian actor and filmmaker who made significant contributions to the Yoruba film industry. Born in 1945, Oyesanya starred in numerous Yoruba-language movies and became a household name in the region.
Logun Philips, a Nigerian businessman and philanthropist, is also worth mentioning. Born in 1935, he founded the Philips Group of Companies, a conglomerate with interests in various sectors including construction, manufacturing, and real estate. Philips was known for his philanthropic efforts and support for educational initiatives.
While the name Logun has its roots in the Yoruba culture, it has transcended its origins and gained popularity among other West African communities, particularly in Nigeria. The name continues to carry connotations of strength, courage, and warrior spirit, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the Yoruba people.
People
Logun + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Logun as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Logun: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Logun?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 381 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Logun 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 899,618 US residents.
Is Logun a common name?
We classify Logun as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 386 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Logun most popular?
The single biggest year for Logun was 2007, when 36 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Logun is about 21 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Logun a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Logun in the SSA data are male. 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.
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.