Logunn
A masculine Scandinavian name likely meaning "shining sea" or "sea warrior".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Logunn. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Logunn today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Logunn births was 2009 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Logunn. 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 Logunn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2009
5 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2009 SSA rank
#13,699
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Logunn: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Logunn 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 Logunn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Logunn
Logunn is a name with deep roots in ancient Norse mythology and culture. Its origins can be traced back to the Old Norse language, where it was derived from the word "lögr," meaning "sea" or "lake." This name was likely given to individuals who lived near bodies of water or had a strong connection to the sea.
The earliest recorded mention of the name Logunn dates back to the 9th century AD, when it appeared in the Icelandic Sagas, a collection of stories and myths that provided a glimpse into the lives and beliefs of the Norse people. In these sagas, Logunn was often portrayed as a brave warrior or a skilled seafarer, reflecting the name's association with the sea.
One of the most notable individuals with the name Logunn was Logunn Naddoddsson, an Icelandic explorer who is believed to have been the first European to discover and set foot on the shores of Newfoundland, Canada, around the year 1000 AD. His voyage and discoveries were documented in the Icelandic Sagas, cementing his place in history as a pioneering explorer.
Another historical figure with the name Logunn was Logunn Högnason, a Norwegian chieftain who lived during the 10th century AD. He was renowned for his leadership skills and his role in defending his clan against rival tribes. Logunn Högnason's exploits were recorded in the Heimskringla, a collection of sagas written by the renowned Icelandic scholar and historian Snorri Sturluson.
In the 12th century, there was a Swedish clergyman named Logunn Magnusson, who played a significant role in the development of the Swedish church. He was known for his dedication to spreading Christianity throughout Scandinavia and his efforts to establish educational institutions for the clergy.
Another notable figure with the name Logunn was Logunn Þórisdóttir, an Icelandic poet and lawspeaker who lived in the 13th century. She was renowned for her eloquence and her contributions to preserving the rich oral tradition of Icelandic literature. Logunn Þórisdóttir's poems and speeches were recorded in the Sturlunga Saga, a collection of contemporary writings from the Icelandic Sturlung Period.
The name Logunn also appeared in the Poetic Edda, a collection of Old Norse poems that served as a valuable source of information about Norse mythology and beliefs. In these poems, the name was often associated with the sea god, Njörðr, and the concept of maritime prowess and navigation.
People
Logunn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Logunn 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
Logunn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Logunn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Logunn 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Logunn a common name?
We classify Logunn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Logunn most popular?
The single biggest year for Logunn was 2009, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Logunn is about 17 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 Logunn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Logunn a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Logunn 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.
Is Logunn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Logunn 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 Logunn 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 common is the name Logunn?
See how many Americans are named Logunn on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.