Lochlan
Meaningfrom the land of lakes · Scottish form of Lachlan
- US rank
- #644
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #644 in 2025
433 babies were named Lochlan in the US in 2025. It has climbed 84 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1998–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Lochlan you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 3,945 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Lochlan, 433 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Lochlan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLochlan first shows up in US birth records in 1998, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 27 years since.
- Best yearLochlan is at its all-time high right now: #644 in 2025.
- Then vs nowLochlan is 45× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 178,571 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 3,945.
- TrendLochlan has climbed 84 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #644. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedLochlan is most popular in Montana, where it ranks #227, followed by New Hampshire (#230) and Michigan (#363). It's in the top 1,000 in 30 states.
- MeaningLochlan is a Scottish form of Lachlan, which means “from the land of lakes”. Our records link it to Irish and Scottish roots.
About the name Lochlan
Lochlan is a boy name of Irish and Scottish origin meaning “from the land of lakes”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-lan”. US birth records list Lochlan for boys from 1998 to 2025, in 28 of those 28 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #644 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #644, with 433 babies.
Origin:Irish namesScottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5.2 | 192,308 boys |
| 2000s | 20 | 49,407 boys |
| 2010s | 129 | 7,761 boys |
| 2020s | 194 | 5,144 boys |
Other spellings of Lochlan
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 Lochlan
What does the name Lochlan mean?
Lochlan means “from the land of lakes” in Scottish, as a form of Lachlan.
What is the origin of the name Lochlan?
Lochlan has Irish, Scottish roots in our records. Other Irish names include Liam, Owen, Logan.
Is Lochlan a boy or girl name?
Lochlan is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Lochlan?
Lochlan ranked #644 for US boys in 2025, given to 433 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#644).