Lorcan
Meaninglittle fierce one · Irish
- US rank
- #8,243
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #5,320 in 2018
9 babies were named Lorcan in the US in 2025. It has dropped 176 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1997–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Lorcan you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 188,679 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Lorcan, 9 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Lorcan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLorcan first shows up in US birth records in 1997, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 28 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2018, when it reached #5,320.
- TrendLorcan has slipped 176 places over the last five years and now sits at #8,243. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Irish, Lorcan means “little fierce one”. Our records link it to Celtic and Irish roots.
About the name Lorcan
Lorcan is a boy name of Celtic and Irish origin meaning “little fierce one”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-can”. US birth records list Lorcan for boys from 1997 to 2025, in 27 of those 29 years. Its best year was 2018, when it ranked #5,320 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,243, with 9 babies.
Origin:Celtic namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.1 | 319,149 boys |
| 2000s | 3.7 | 271,739 boys |
| 2010s | 5.1 | 196,464 boys |
| 2020s | 7.1 | 140,187 boys |
More Celtic boy names
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Rowan · little red-haired one
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Cameron · crooked nose
- Boy name: Ian · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
Questions about the name Lorcan
What does the name Lorcan mean?
Lorcan means “little fierce one” in Irish.
What is the origin of the name Lorcan?
Lorcan has Celtic, Irish roots in our records. Other Celtic names include Owen, Logan, Rowan.
Is Lorcan a boy or girl name?
Lorcan is a boy name.
How popular is the name Lorcan?
Lorcan ranked #8,243 for US boys in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 2018 (#5,320).