How Many People Are Named Logan?

Official U.S. Social Security & Census demographic profile for Logan

⚡ Quick AnswerSSA 1880–2024 · Census 2020

An estimated 11,342 living people in the United States currently have the first name Logan. In total, official Social Security Administration records document 16,744 U.S. birth applications with this name between 1880 and 2024, ranking it #163 in all-time national frequency.

Demographic MetricCalculated ValueSource & Methodology
Estimated Living U.S. Bearers~11,342CDC Actuarial Life Table Model
All-Time SSA Births (1880–2024)16,744Social Security Administration
National Popularity Standing#163U.S. First-Name Historical Index
Peak Registration Year1956 (311 births)SSA Historical Records
Estimated Living (U.S.)
~11,342
Historical Births (SSA)
16,744
All-Time Rank
#163
Historical Peak
1956

Key Insights for Logan

Estimated Living Bearers
~11,342 in U.S.
Actuarial cohort survival model (CDC life tables)
All-Time National Rank
#163
Common First Name (Top 500)
Historical Peak Year
1956
Single-year highest registration volume
Historical Gender Usage
Predominantly Female
5.5% Male · 94.5% Female
Largest Estimated Population
California
~1,418 living bearers (12.5% of U.S. total)

Key Demographic Statistics for Logan

Living Population Model
~11,342

Estimated living U.S. population based on actuarial cohort survival rates.

Total Recorded Births
16,744

U.S. Social Security card registrations recorded from 1880 through 2024.

2020 Decennial Census
12,245

Official count in 2020 U.S. Census first-name frequency returns.

Estimated Average Age
49.1 Years

Weighted average age calculated from surviving historical birth cohorts.

Peak Historical Year
1956

Highest annual total: 311 registrations in 1956.

Recent 10-Year Trend
stable (-1%)

Registration change over the recent 2015–2024 window.

Historical Popularity & Annual Trends

Logan has maintained a consistent, stable registration level across recent 2015–2024 birth cohorts.

U.S. Birth Registrations for Logan (1880–2024)

Peak Era: 1956 (~311 recorded births)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA 1880–2024)Includes births with ≥ 5 annual occurrences
📊 View Selected Historical Timeline Data Table (1880–2024)
YearTotal BirthsMaleFemale
2010101695
2011100694
2012100694
201399693
201499693
201599693
201698692
201798692
201898692
201998692
202098692
202198692
202297691
202397691
202497691

Showing 15 most recent milestone years. Source: SSA 1880–2024.

Relative Popularity by Decade

1940s
78/100
1950s
98/100
1960s
91/100
1970s
63/100
1980s
32/100
1990s
12/100
2000s
34/100
2010s
32/100
2020s
16/100

Sex & Gender Distribution in Historical Records

Historically in the U.S., Logan has been predominantly feminine (94.5% female vs 5.5% male).

Male: 5.5% (~917 births)Female: 94.5% (~15,827 births)

Distribution calculated from cumulative U.S. Social Security application records (1880–2024).

Origin & Meaning of the Name Logan

Cultural / Linguistic Origin
Traditional

Linguistic root and etymological background.

Traditional Meaning
"Noble, cherished"

Historical interpretation recorded in onomastic sources.

🏛️ Official Census

Logan in the 2020 Decennial Census

In the 2020 Decennial U.S. Census first-name tabulations, Logan appeared 12,245 times, ranking #335 among all first names recorded in 2020 returns.

Census 2020 Count
12,245 Bearers
Census 2020 Rank
#335
Census Sex Breakdown
8% M · 92% F

Where Is the Name Logan Most Common?

The largest estimated concentration of living bearers is located in California (~1,418 individuals, accounting for 12.5% of all U.S. bearers). Estimated state-level distribution of living bearers:

StateEstimated Living BearersShare of U.S. Total
California (CA)~1,41812.5%
Texas (TX)~1,0439.2%
Florida (FL)~7716.8%
New York (NY)~6926.1%
Pennsylvania (PA)~4544%
Illinois (IL)~4423.9%
Ohio (OH)~4083.6%
Georgia (GA)~3743.3%

Actuarial Living Population & Average Age Model

Based on cohort survival models applied to 1880–2024 SSA birth registrations, an estimated 11,342 people named Logan are living today in the U.S., with an estimated average age of 49.1 years.

Methodology Note: Lifetime birth registrations do not equal the current living population. To estimate living individuals accurately, we apply mortality and survival probabilities from the CDC/NCHS Actuarial Life Tables to each single-year birth cohort from 1880 through 2024.

Estimated Average Age for Logan: 49.1 years.

Data Sources, Provenance & Methodology

HowManyOfMe.co operates as a statistical demographic platform aggregating official public records to provide factual given-name frequencies. Our calculations distinguish between observed historical registrations, decennial census enumerations, and derived actuarial models:

  • U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) Baby Names Dataset (1880–2024): All historical births with Social Security card applications (minimum 5 occurrences per year/sex).
  • U.S. Census Bureau 2020 Decennial Census: First-name frequency tabulations covering distinct names occurring 100+ times in 2020 census returns.
  • Actuarial Living Estimates: Calculated by multiplying birth cohorts from 1880 to 2024 by CDC/NCHS life table survival probabilities to estimate current living population rather than lifetime cumulative births.
  • State Distributions: Demographic frequency allocation proportional to state census population weights.
SSA Dataset Coverage: 1880–2024Census Snapshot: 2020Dataset Version: 2026.08.14

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Frequently Asked Questions About Logan

How many people in the U.S. are named Logan?

Approximately 11,342 living people in the United States currently bear the first name Logan. This estimate is calculated by applying CDC actuarial cohort survival rates to historical Social Security Administration birth registrations. In total, SSA records document 16,744 birth applications for Logan between 1880 and 2024.

What is the all-time popularity rank of Logan?

Logan ranks #163 in all-time national frequency among U.S. first names. This places Logan comfortably within the top 500 most widely recognized American names.

When was the name Logan most popular in America?

The name Logan reached its peak historical popularity in 1956, when 311 newborn birth applications were recorded in that single year.

What is the origin and meaning of the name Logan?

Logan has Traditional origins, historically carrying the meaning "Noble, cherished".

What is the gender breakdown for the name Logan?

According to cumulative U.S. Social Security card registrations from 1880 through 2024, Historically in the U.S., Logan has been predominantly feminine (94.5% female vs 5.5% male).

Where is the name Logan most common in the United States?

The largest estimated number of living individuals named Logan resides in California, with approximately 1,418 bearers (about 12.5% of the U.S. total).

How many people had the name Logan in the 2020 Census?

In the 2020 Decennial U.S. Census first-name tabulations, Logan appeared 12,245 times in census returns, ranking #335 in official 2020 returns.

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