Carl Logan

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Carl Logan — free man
519K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Carl Logan is a name combining Latin origins, bringing together "free man" (Carl) with "little hollow" (Logan). The first name Carl is a masculine given name of Latin origin. Carl is the English spelling of North Germanic masculine name meaning "free man". The name originates in Old Norse. It is the first name of many Kings of Sweden including Carl XVI Gustaf. It is a variant of the English Charles, and the Latin Carolus. The surname Logan: Logan is a surname. Abraham Logan (1816–1873), English lawyer and editor Adam Logan (born 1975), Canadian mathematician Adella Hunt Logan (1863–1915), American writer Adrian Logan (born 1955), Northern Irish television presenter Alastair Logan, English lecturer Alec Logan (1882–1918), Scottish footballer Alexander Logan (1841–1894), Canadian politician Ana Rivas Logan (born 1961), American politician Andy Logan (1918–1998), American football player Archibald Logan (1865–1940), New Zealand yacht designer Aubrey Logan (born 1988), American singer Bellina Logan (born 1966), American actress Benja. Carl is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 519K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Carl reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Carl

Meaning: free man

Latin

Carl is the English spelling of North Germanic masculine name meaning "free man". The name originates in Old Norse. It is the first name of many Kings of Sweden including Carl XVI Gustaf. It is a variant of the English Charles, and the Latin Carolus.

Surname: Logan

Meaning: little hollow

Irish

Logan is a surname. Abraham Logan (1816–1873), English lawyer and editor Adam Logan (born 1975), Canadian mathematician Adella Hunt Logan (1863–1915), American writer Adrian Logan (born 1955), Northern Irish television presenter Alastair Logan, English lecturer Alec Logan (1882–1918), Scottish footballer Alexander Logan (1841–1894), Canadian politician Ana Rivas Logan (born 1961), American politician Andy Logan (1918–1998), American football player Archibald Logan (1865–1940), New Zealand yacht designer Aubrey Logan (born 1988), American singer Bellina Logan (born 1966), American actress Benja.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Carl is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Carl by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Carl Logan

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Carl Logan:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Carl?
The first name Carl originates from Latin. Carl is the English spelling of North Germanic masculine name meaning "free man". The name originates in Old Norse. It is the first name of many Kings of Sweden including Carl XVI Gustaf. It is a variant of the English Charles, and the Latin Carolus.
When was Carl most popular?
The name Carl reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Logan?
The surname Logan originates from Irish. Logan is a surname. Abraham Logan (1816–1873), English lawyer and editor Adam Logan (born 1975), Canadian mathematician Adella Hunt Logan (1863–1915), American writer Adrian Logan (born 1955), Northern Irish television presenter Alastair Logan, English lecturer Alec Logan (1882–1918), Scottish footballer Alexander Logan (1841–1894), Canadian politician Ana Rivas Logan (born 1961), American politician Andy Logan (1918–1998), American football player Archibald Logan (1865–1940), New Zealand yacht designer Aubrey Logan (born 1988), American singer Bellina Logan (born 1966), American actress Benja.
What are the origins of the name Carl Logan?
The name Carl Logan combines two different traditions: the first name Carl has Latin roots, while the surname Logan originates from Irish.
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