Lochlann
Meaningland of lakes · Irish
- US rank
- #3,314
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,925 in 2020
35 babies were named Lochlann in the US in 2025. It has dropped 389 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1999–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Lochlann you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 48,780 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Lochlann, 35 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Lochlann would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLochlann first shows up in US birth records in 1999, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 26 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2020, when it reached #2,925.
- TrendLochlann has slipped 389 places over the last five years and now sits at #3,314. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedLochlann is most popular in Minnesota, where it ranks #807. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- MeaningIn Irish, Lochlann means “land of lakes”. Our records link it to Irish and Scottish roots.
About the name Lochlann
Lochlann is a boy name of Irish and Scottish origin meaning “land of lakes”. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-ann”. US birth records list Lochlann for boys from 1999 to 2025, in 20 of those 27 years. Its best year was 2020, when it ranked #2,925 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,314, with 35 babies.
Origin:Irish namesScottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.1 | 322,581 boys |
| 2000s | 1.7 | 602,410 boys |
| 2010s | 11 | 88,106 boys |
| 2020s | 18 | 54,103 boys |
Other spellings of Lochlann
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 Lochlann
What does the name Lochlann mean?
Lochlann means “land of lakes” in Irish.
What is the origin of the name Lochlann?
Lochlann has Irish, Scottish roots in our records. Other Irish names include Liam, Owen, Logan.
Is Lochlann a boy or girl name?
Lochlann is a boy name.
How popular is the name Lochlann?
Lochlann ranked #3,314 for US boys in 2025, given to 35 babies. Its best year was 2020 (#2,925).