Lochlan is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #290 in 2024 with 154 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2023 with 163 births ranking #281. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 1,804 boys born was named Lochlan. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
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.