Laughlin
Girl name · Gaelic · Irish · Scottish
Meaningfrom the land of lakes · Irish
- US rank
- #11,932
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #11,932 in 2025
7 babies were named Laughlin in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 2025–2025
US births per million boys, 2015–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Laughlin you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 227,273 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Laughlin, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Laughlin would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLaughlin first shows up in US birth records in 2015, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearLaughlin is at its all-time high right now: #11,932 in 2025.
- New on the sceneLaughlin wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2025.
- MeaningIn Irish, Laughlin means “from the land of lakes”. Our records link it to Gaelic, Irish and Scottish roots.
About the name Laughlin
Laughlin is a girl name of Gaelic, Irish and Scottish origin meaning “from the land of lakes”. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-lin”. US birth records list Laughlin for girls only in 2025, the one year at least 5 babies got it. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #11,932 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #11,932, with 7 babies.
Origin:Gaelic namesIrish namesScottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 4.4 | 227,273 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.2 | 862,069 boys |
| 2020s | 1.7 | 588,235 boys |
More Gaelic girl names
- Girl name: Nora · honor
- Girl name: Isla · from Islay
- Girl name: Maeve · she who intoxicates
- Girl name: Alana · possibly little rock
- Unisex name: Lennon · descendant of Leannán
- Unisex name: Murphy · sea warrior
- Girl name: Fiona · white, fair
- Girl name: Mara · bitter
Questions about the name Laughlin
What does the name Laughlin mean?
Laughlin means “from the land of lakes” in Irish.
What is the origin of the name Laughlin?
Laughlin has Gaelic, Irish, Scottish roots in our records. Other Gaelic names include Nora, Isla, Maeve.
Is Laughlin a boy or girl name?
Laughlin is a girl name.
How popular is the name Laughlin?
Laughlin ranked #11,932 for US girls in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#11,932).