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Lochlin

♂ Boy

Pronounced LOK-lin /ˈlɒk.lɪn/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Lochlann/Lachlan — from the Scottish/Irish, 'land of the lochs/lakes' (an old name for the land of the Vikings/Norse); hence 'a Norseman; a Viking'; we note the people-nameLow

In 30 seconds: Land of the lochs; a Norseman: Lochlin spells Lochlann. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'LOK-lin').
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Origin LowScottish, Irish
MeaningA spelling of Lochlann/Lachlan — from the Scottish/Irish, 'land of the lochs/lakes' (an old name for the land of the Vikings/Norse); hence 'a Norseman; a Viking'; we note the people-name
U.S. rank (2024)#8057 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 112

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202020072024

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

Lochlin is a spelling of Lochlann/Lachlan — from the Scottish/Irish, 'land of the lochs/lakes' (an old name for the land of the Vikings/Norse); hence 'a Norseman; a Viking' (we note the people-name). A crisp, classic name (said 'LOK-lin'; nickname Lochie).

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Lachlan. Rare in this form, land-of-the-lochs at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Lochlann/Lachlan means 'land of the lochs/lakes' (an old name for the Viking lands), hence 'a Norseman' — Lochlin is a spelling, crisp and classic (we note the people-name; said 'LOK-lin').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Lochlann — people-name noted

Variations

LachlanLochlanLochlann

Nicknames

Lochie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lochlin mean?

Lochlin spells Lochlann/Lachlan — Scottish/Irish 'land of the lochs/lakes', hence 'a Norseman'. We note the people-name.

How do you pronounce Lochlin?

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

Is Lochlin a boy or girl name?

Lochlin is a boy's name.

How popular is Lochlin?

Lochlin is a very rare name in the U.S.

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