Lochlan
How to say it: LAHK-lun · /ˈlɑklən/
Scottish Gaelic meaning 'land of the lochs' or 'Viking land' (Lochlann = Gaelic name for Scandinavia). Variant of Lachlan.
Lochlan was the 352nd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 433 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 57% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #337 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #352 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 433 |
| Share of births | 1 in 3,515 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +57% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #337 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Almost entirely a recent arrival, Lochlan reached its height in the 2020s. Sitting at that peak today, it is expected to keep rising.
What goes with it
Airy and rolling, Lochlan is pronounced LAHK lun with a soft lilt. Rowan and Callan share its style.
Nicknames
- Loch
- Lan
- Lockie
Honouring a Lochlan in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Lochlan is about 1 in 147.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
England and Wales: #259. Ireland: #209.
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