Lochlan
A male given name from Scottish Gaelic.
Every Lochlan since 1998 — 4,970 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lochlan
Lochlan is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #644 in 2025 with 433 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1998, 4,970 American babies have been named Lochlan. Its peak came in 2025, when 444 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Lochlan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lochlan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #9,224 | 433 | #644 |
| 2024 | 12 | #8,743 | 323 | #777 |
| 2023 | 9 | #10,826 | 297 | #824 |
| 2022 | 10 | #10,118 | 312 | #806 |
| 2021 | 11 | #9,302 | 311 | #792 |
| 2020 | 8 | #11,704 | 337 | #729 |
| 2019 | 9 | #11,007 | 354 | #705 |
| 2018 | 9 | #11,074 | 359 | #683 |
| 2017 | 9 | #11,240 | 323 | #739 |
| 2016 | 8 | #12,422 | 314 | #771 |
| 2015 | 7 | #13,886 | 267 | #843 |
| 2014 | 8 | #12,611 | 236 | #912 |
| 2013 | 8 | #12,683 | 213 | #938 |
| 2012 | 5 | #18,460 | 150 | #1,199 |
| 2011 | — | — | 100 | #1,571 |
| 2010 | — | — | 90 | #1,707 |
| 2009 | — | — | 83 | #1,805 |
| 2008 | — | — | 70 | #2,019 |
| 2007 | — | — | 63 | #2,153 |
| 2006 | — | — | 47 | #2,563 |
| 2005 | — | — | 36 | #2,935 |
| 2004 | — | — | 30 | #3,258 |
| 2003 | — | — | 23 | #3,798 |
| 2002 | — | — | 25 | #3,517 |
| 2001 | — | — | 19 | #4,226 |
| 2000 | — | — | 11 | #6,168 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lochlan mean?
A male given name from Scottish Gaelic.
How popular is the name Lochlan in 2025?
Lochlan ranked #644 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 433 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lochlan?
4,970 babies have been named Lochlan in the United States since 1998, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lochlan most popular?
Lochlan peaked in 2025, when 444 newborns received the name.
Is Lochlan a boy or girl name?
Lochlan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lochlan rising or falling?
Lochlan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.