Lochlan is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #335 in 2022 with 129 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 179 births ranking #257. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 2,205 boys born was named Lochlan. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Lochlan is a variant spelling of Lachlan and carries the same old Gaelic background connected with Scandinavia or the land of lakes. The spelling makes the loch element feel more visibly Scottish to English readers.
This form rose alongside the popularity of Lachlan and other Gaelic names. It feels traditional in flavour but slightly more stylised in spelling.