Names / Logan
Is Logan a first name or a last name?
Logan is both: a family name in some places and a given name in others. It is mostly a family name in the United Kingdom.
How to address someone called Logan
- United States. Logan is used both ways: about 67,909 people had it as a surname in the 2010 census, and 342,085 babies born between 1950 and 2017 were given it as a first name. Look at where it sits in the name and how the person signs.
- United Kingdom. Logan is a family name, usually written last. Write Dear Mr. Logan or Dear Ms. Logan.
- Canada. Logan is used both ways: 49% of people from Canada with this name in our data carry it as a family name. Look at where it sits in the name and how the person signs.
- New Zealand. Logan is used both ways: 38% of people from New Zealand with this name in our data carry it as a family name. Look at where it sits in the name and how the person signs.
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Logan by country
People recorded in Wikidata who carry Logan as a family name or as a given name, by country of citizenship (562 in total).
| Country | As family name | As given name | Family name share |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 166 | 171 | 49% |
| United Kingdom | 68 | 15 | 82% |
| Canada | 30 | 31 | 49% |
| New Zealand | 12 | 20 | 38% |
| Australia | 8 | 8 | 50% |
| France | 1 | 12 | 8% |
| South Africa | 2 | 2 | 50% |
| Netherlands | 0 | 3 | 0% |
Wikidata covers notable people, so counts show how the name is used, not how many people carry it.
Logan in the United States
- As a surname: about 67,909 people in the 2010 census, rank 492 among US surnames.
- As a first name: 342,085 babies born between 1950 and 2017, 7% of them girls.
Logan as a given name: men or women?
About 7% of people with Logan as a given name in Wikidata are women, and 7% of US babies given the name. This describes the name, not any one person: it is not a safe basis for Mr. or Ms., and the full name without a title is always polite.
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