Lochlain
Meaningland of the lakes · Irish form of Lachlan
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #10,151 in 2005
5 babies were named Lochlain in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 2005–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Lochlain, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Lochlain would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLochlain first shows up in US birth records in 2005, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2005, when it reached #10,151.
- New on the sceneLochlain wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2005.
- MeaningLochlain is an Irish form of Lachlan, which means “land of the lakes”. Our records link it to Irish and Scottish roots.
About the name Lochlain
Lochlain is a boy name of Irish and Scottish origin meaning “land of the lakes”. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-ain”. US birth records list Lochlain for boys from 2005 to 2025, in 4 of those 21 years. Its best year was 2005, when it ranked #10,151 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:Irish namesScottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.7 | 595,238 boys |
| 2020s | 0.5 | 2,068,966 boys |
More Irish boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
- Unisex name: Ryan · little king
- Boy name: Dominic · of the Lord
Questions about the name Lochlain
What does the name Lochlain mean?
Lochlain means “land of the lakes” in Irish, as a form of Lachlan.
What is the origin of the name Lochlain?
Lochlain has Irish, Scottish roots in our records. Other Irish names include Liam, Owen, Logan.
Is Lochlain a boy or girl name?
Lochlain is a boy name.
How popular is the name Lochlain?
Lochlain ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 2005 (#10,151).