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Lochlan

Lochlan is a distinctive choice, ranked #290 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Lochlan in their class.

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UK Rank 2024
#290
US Rank #775
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About the Name Lochlan

Lochlan is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 94 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #281 in 2023 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1997.

Lochlan is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.

In the US it sits at #775 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the name Lochlan

Unlikely. With around 154 UK babies named Lochlan per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Lochlan in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Lochlan is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 94 places over the last five years to #290 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
Lochlan is more popular in the UK (#290) than in the US (#775). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Lochlan ranks #775 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
154
UK babies named Lochlan (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.1
In a school of 600
↑ 94 places
Rank change (last 5 years)

🏫 Who else is in the room?

In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Lochlan

Likely around 1 other Lochlan in the class

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UK Popularity (1997–2024)

Rank and birth count · ONS official data

US Popularity (2020–2024)

Rank · SSA official data

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About the Name Lochlan

Meaning
mean 'land of lakes' or 'land of swamps'.

Famous People Named Lochlan

Notable people who share this name, from history to the present day. See full list on Wikipedia

Lochlan Wattb. 1987
Lochlan Watt is an Australian radio announcer, journalist, record label owner and musician from Brisbane, Queensland. He is currently based in Melbourne.

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