Lochlann
How to say it: LOK-lun · /ˈlɒklən/
Gaelic name meaning 'land of lochs, Viking land' - traditional Scottish and Irish name for a Norseman.
Lochlann was the 352nd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 35 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 | 35 |
| 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
Lochlann is a newcomer: almost all of its history is from the last forty years.
What goes with it
Nicknames
- Loch
- Lochie
Honouring a Lochlann in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Lochlann is about 1 in 147.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Irish, Scottish Gaelic.
Ireland: #193.
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