Lochlan
Lochlan is a boy's name of Scottish origin.
Meaning
Land of lakes or fjords; person from Scandinavia.
Origin and history
Lochlan is a name of Scottish Gaelic origin traditionally referring to a person from the land of lakes or fjords, historically associated with Scandinavia. While historically rooted in Celtic tradition, it has seen a surge in popularity in the United States in recent years. It offers a fresh, rustic alternative to classic names like Lachlan.
Popularity in the United States
4,846 babies in the United States have been named Lochlan since 1880. It ranks #1757 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #724.
States where it is most popular
- CA (8.4 %)
- TX (8 %)
- PA (5.5 %)
- MI (5.2 %)
- WA (5.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 20 |
| 2000-2010 | 407 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,406 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,013 |
Nicknames
Loch, Lock
Fun facts
- In Gaelic, Lochlann was originally used as a geographical term for Scandinavia or the home of the Norsemen.
- Nearly half of all recorded U.S. births for Lochlan have occurred since 2020.