Lochlan

Lochlan - A very unique male name

Lochlan appeared on the charts for the first time in 2005 on position #2796. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Lochlan and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Lochlan? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Lochlan. The baby boy name Lochlan was given to 389 baby boys in 2025, ranking #643 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 3,769 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Lochlan peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 643.

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Lochlan is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Lochlan is currently topping the baby name charts in New Hampshire at position #257 - and is the least popular in Illinois at position #983.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Lochlan is where you live.

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Lochlan origin and meaning

Modern variant of Lachlan (Scottish Gaelic)

From Lachlan: Lochlann, 'land of the lochs', the old Gaelic name for Norway

Lochlan is the loch-spelled modern variant of the Scottish Lachlan, respelled to show off the Gaelic word for a lake that sits inside its history. It appeared in US data in 2005 and has climbed with its parent name to its highest point yet in 2025.

Attested etymology

Lochlan is a 7 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Lochlan, pop culture references for the name Lochlan and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Lochlan

We've found the following names that sound similar to Lochlan, sorted by popularity.

Lachlan / Lochlann / Locklan /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

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Even more about Lochlan

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Lochlan a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Lochlan?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

LOK-lun · /ˈlɒklən/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Lachlan — The original Scottish form, a separate established name.
• Lachlann — The fuller Scottish spelling.

Nicknames: LochLockie

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2005, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Parents pick Lochlan for Lachlan's Scottish ruggedness with the lake — the loch — visible right in the spelling.

Worth knowing

• Lachlan is the form most people expect, so the spelling needs defending, and the ch still trips English readers.