boys' name · peaked 2019

Lochlann

Every Lochlann since 1999 — 443 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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Rank 2025
#3,355
among boys
Babies in 2025
35
named Lochlann
Peak year
2019
40 babies
All-time total
443
since 1999

The story of Lochlann

Lochlann is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,355 in 2025 with 35 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.

Since 1999, 443 American babies have been named Lochlann. Its peak came in 2019, when 40 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.

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 Lochlann stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Lochlann year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
2025 35 #3,355
2024 33 #3,495
2023 35 #3,391
2022 26 #4,150
2021 22 #4,578
2020 40 #2,961
2019 40 #3,030
2018 26 #4,063
2017 16 #5,688
2016 28 #3,851
2015 20 #4,825
2014 24 #4,208
2013 25 #4,021
2012 10 #7,908
2011 11 #7,309
2010 12 #6,936
2009 8 #9,539
2008 12 #7,027
2007 14 #6,139
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Lochlann in 2025?

Lochlann ranked #3,355 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 35 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Lochlann?

443 babies have been named Lochlann in the United States since 1999, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Lochlann most popular?

Lochlann peaked in 2019, when 40 newborns received the name.

Is Lochlann a boy or girl name?

Lochlann is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Lochlann rising or falling?

Lochlann is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.

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