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Lochlan: Meaning, origin and popularity

Pronounced LAHK-luhn · 2 syllables

Variant of Lachlan.

Origin
Scottish
Pronunciation
LAHK-luhn
US rank (2025)
#644
US babies a year
about 362 (2021–2025)
Peak
around 2020
Style
Rising

How popular is Lochlan?

Lochlan was the #644 name in the US in 2025, given to 444 babies. It’s rising: up 76% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.

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Babies named Lochlan in the US by five-year period, relative to its peak (around 2020).

Around the world

CountryRank
United States#644
England & Wales#384
Scotland#104
Northern Ireland#213
Ireland#206
Canada#453
Australia#913

How old are people named Lochlan?

Half of US adults named Lochlan are older than 20; most are between 18 and 27. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)

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Questions about Lochlan

How do you pronounce Lochlan?

Lochlan is pronounced LAHK-luhn.

How popular is the name Lochlan?

Lochlan was the #644 name in the US in 2025, given to 444 babies. It’s rising: up 76% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.

How old are people named Lochlan?

Half of US adults named Lochlan are older than 20. Most are between 18 and 27.