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Lochlainn

♂ Boy

Pronounced LOK-lin /ˈlɒx.lɪn/Medium

Meaning: Lochlainn is an Irish name meaning 'Viking; Norseman,' from a word for the land of the Norse (literally 'land of the lakes/fjords'). A strong, traditional Gaelic name.Low

In 30 seconds: An Irish name: Lochlainn means 'Viking; Norseman' (said 'LOK-lin'). Strong and traditional.
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Origin MediumIrish
MeaningLochlainn is an Irish name meaning 'Viking; Norseman,' from a word for the land of the Norse (literally 'land of the lakes/fjords'). A strong, traditional Gaelic name.
U.S. rank (2023)#13392 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 45

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920002023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Lochlainn is an Irish name meaning 'Viking; Norseman' - literally tied to the land of the Norse. It reads strong and traditional - rare in the U.S. (said 'LOK-lin').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., more familiar in Ireland. Rare, Gaelic, and strong.

Did you know? Lochlainn is an Irish name meaning 'Viking; Norseman,' from a word for the land of the Norse ('land of the lakes/fjords') - strong and traditionally Gaelic (said 'LOK-lin').
Overall data confidence 48%
References - Lochlainn — Irish; 'Viking; Norseman'

Variations

LochlanLoughlinLochlann

Nicknames

LochLochie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lochlainn mean?

Lochlainn is an Irish name meaning 'Viking; Norseman,' from a word for the land of the Norse.

How do you pronounce Lochlainn?

It's said LOK-lin /ˈlɒx.lɪn/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lochlainn a boy or girl name?

Lochlainn is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Lochlainn?

Lochlainn is a rare name in the U.S., more familiar in Ireland.

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