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Lochlyn

♂ Boy

Pronounced LOK-lin /ˈlɒk.lɪn/Medium

Meaning: A modern respelling of Lachlan/Lochlann, a Scottish Gaelic name meaning 'from the land of the lakes/fjords' — originally a term for Norway or Viking lands. Rugged and Celtic.Low

In 30 seconds: A rugged Celtic name: Lochlyn respells Lachlan, 'from the land of lakes' (said 'LOK-lin'). Modern and outdoorsy.
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Origin MediumScottish, Gaelic
MeaningA modern respelling of Lachlan/Lochlann, a Scottish Gaelic name meaning 'from the land of the lakes/fjords' — originally a term for Norway or Viking lands. Rugged and Celtic.
U.S. rank (2025)#8655 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 110

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920002025

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

Lochlyn respells the Scottish Gaelic Lachlan/Lochlann, 'from the land of the lakes or fjords' (once Norway). It reads rugged and modern — rare in the U.S. (said 'LOK-lin').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S., riding the Lachlan trend. Rare, Celtic, and outdoorsy.

Did you know? Lochlyn is a modern spelling of Lachlan/Lochlann — a Scottish Gaelic name meaning 'from the land of the lakes,' once a word for Viking Norway — giving it a rugged, outdoorsy feel (said 'LOK-lin').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Lochlyn — Lachlan variant; 'land of lakes'

Variations

LochlanLachlanLocklyn

Nicknames

LochLock

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If you like Lochlyn…

Lachlan— the standard form
Declan— a like rugged Celtic name
Callum— a like Scottish pick
Locklyn— a fellow Gaelic choice
Kamryn— another Scottish name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lochlyn mean?

Lochlyn is a form of Lachlan/Lochlann, Scottish Gaelic for 'from the land of the lakes.'

How do you pronounce Lochlyn?

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

Is Lochlyn a boy or girl name?

Lochlyn is a boy's name.

How popular is Lochlyn?

Lochlyn is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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