Lochlan is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #824 in 2023 with 297 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 433 births ranking #644. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 5,753 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.