Lochlan

Lochlan is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 323 boys in the United States.

Lochlan at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Lochlan

Lochlan belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Lochlan first appears in Social Security records in 1998. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #683 in 2018, and in 2024 323 babies received the name — 4,413 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Lochlan in US records

First recorded (US)
1998
Best US rank
#683 in 2018
Peak year
2018
Babies named Lochlan in 2024
323
Total since 1880
4,413

Lochlan in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#257 in 2025
Babies named Lochlan in 2025
179
Total since 1996
2,022

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Lochlan mean?

The meaning of Lochlan is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Lochlan a boy or girl name?

Lochlan is a boy name. In 2024, 323 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Lochlan?

Lochlan comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Lochlan?

Lochlan first appears in US records in 1998. Its best-ever ranking was #683 in 2018, and 323 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].