Logan in Chinese
Logan in Chinese is 洛根 (Luò Gēn).
- Origin
- Scottish
- Meaning
- small hollow
Etymologically, Logan is Scottish and is commonly glossed as "small hollow". It has been in continuous US use since Social Security records begin in 1880, peaking in the 2000s.
3 ways to write Logan
phonetic
Following the sound of your name
洛根
Luò Gēn
The standard transliteration of Logan: 洛 (luò, "Luo River"), 根 (gēn, "root"). Chosen for sound, it is instantly recognizable as this name.
Why these characters?
The mapping is one character per syllable: 洛 (luò) carries "lo", 根 (gēn) carries "gan". The tone contour is 4-1 (falling, high level).
Character breakdown
19 strokes total (simplified)- 洛
luò
Tone 4 · 9 strokes (simplified)
Luo River
- 根
gēn
Tone 1 · 10 strokes (simplified)
root
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meaningful
Chosen for meaning and association
岳峰
Yuè Fēng
Inspired by "small hollow": 岳 (yuè, "high mountain") + 峰 (fēng, "summit, peak"), expressing land, hills and home.
Why these characters?
The idea of "hollow" behind Logan is rendered by 岳, "high mountain"; 峰, "summit, peak", completes it.
Character breakdown
18 strokes total (simplified)- 岳
yuè
Tone 4 · 8 strokes (simplified)
high mountain
- 峰
fēng
Tone 1 · 10 strokes (simplified)
summit, peak
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balanced
A balance of sound and meaning
洛岳
Luò Yuè
洛 (luò, "Luo River") + 岳 (yuè, "high mountain"): echoes the sound of the English name while carrying meaning.
Why these characters?
It keeps 洛 (luò), the same opening character as the transliteration 洛根, for the "lo" sound, and replaces the rest with 岳 ("high mountain") so the whole reads as a real given name.
Character breakdown
17 strokes total (simplified)- 洛
luò
Tone 4 · 9 strokes (simplified)
Luo River
- 岳
yuè
Tone 4 · 8 strokes (simplified)
high mountain
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Recent US usage of Logan
In the Social Security Administration’s 2020–2025 snapshot, Logan ranked 32 among names recorded for boys, with 44,192 registrations in that group across the period. These are US birth-name records, rather than search counts or a ranking of Chinese names. The period covers part of a decade; it is not a final ranking for the whole 2020s.
Compare the dated figures in the SSA’s official 2020s name table. This snapshot was checked on 2026-10-15; any historical figures on this page describe their own stated period.
Popularity in the US
US Social Security records show 320,461 boys named Logan since 1880, with the high point in 2007 (15,324 births) and the busiest decade being the 2000s. Between 1990 and 2017 it climbed, from #104 to #5 among boys.
- Peak year
- 2007
- Peak decade
- 2000s
- First year
- 1880
- Total since 1880
- 320,461
More About Logan in Chinese
The Chinese translation of Logan offers multiple styles to suit different preferences. Whether you prefer a phonetic transliteration that sounds like your name, or a meaningful interpretation that captures the essence of Logan, you'll find options that work for you.
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When choosing Chinese characters for Logan, consider whether you want:
- Phonetic accuracy: Characters that sound like Logan to native Chinese speakers
- Meaningful symbolism: Characters chosen for their beautiful meanings and cultural significance
- Balanced approach: A combination of sound and meaning that works well in both languages
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Frequently asked questions
What is Logan in Chinese characters?
洛根 (Luò Gēn), identical in simplified and traditional script. This is the conventional transliteration used in Chinese media.
How popular is the name Logan?
US Social Security records show 320,461 boys named Logan since 1880, with the high point in 2007 (15,324 births) and the busiest decade being the 2000s. Between 1990 and 2017 it climbed, from #104 to #5 among boys.
How many strokes does 洛根 have?
19 strokes in simplified form; per character: 洛 9, 根 10.