UK boy's name
Lochlyn
A name meaning "lake land", originating from Scottish origins.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Lochlyn is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Lochlyn popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 7 births.
This profile covers 27 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 2016 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 43% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 46 living people in the UK are called Lochlyn. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Lochlyn ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2021, when 7 boys were registered as Lochlyn.
- • Lochlyn ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #701 in 2019.
- • About 46 living people in the UK are estimated to have Lochlyn as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5119
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2021
7 births
Estimated living
46
2026
Meaning
What does Lochlyn mean?
The name Lochlyn has its origins in Scottish and Gaelic cultures, dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Scottish Gaelic words "loch," meaning lake or sea inlet, and "linn," meaning a pool or waterfall. The combination of these two words suggests a connection to a body of water, such as a lake or a waterfall near a loch.
Historically, the name Lochlyn was primarily used in Scottish and Irish communities, particularly in regions with a strong Celtic heritage. It was often given to children born near lochs or in areas known for their natural waterways and scenic landscapes.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lochlyn can be traced back to the 12th century, when it appeared in Scottish clan records and historical documents. However, its usage was not widespread until several centuries later.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Lochlyn. One such person was Lochlyn Munro (1660-1733), a Scottish writer and philosopher known for his works on ethics and moral philosophy. Another was Lochlyn MacGregor (1789-1857), a Scottish soldier who fought in the Napoleonic Wars and later became a prominent figure in the British military.
In the literary realm, Lochlyn O'Hara (1828-1892) was an Irish novelist and poet who gained recognition for her romantic works set in the Irish countryside. Lochlyn Fitzpatrick (1865-1940), on the other hand, was an American artist known for his landscapes and seascapes, many of which depicted the rugged coastlines of New England.
Moving into more modern times, Lochlyn Munro (1966-present) is a Canadian actor best known for his roles in television series such as "Riverdale" and "Charmed." He has also appeared in numerous films and has garnered a dedicated following among fans of science fiction and fantasy genres.
It is worth noting that while the name Lochlyn has roots in Scottish and Irish cultures, it has also gained popularity in other regions, particularly in North America, where it is sometimes used as a gender-neutral name or as a surname.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Lochlyn over time
The chart below shows babies named Lochlyn registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2016 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Lochlyn, the clearest high point is 2021. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lochlyn by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Lochlyn was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4172 | 17 | 4 |
| 2010s | #4499 | 10 | 3 |
Geography
Where Lochlyn is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Lochlyn. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Lochlyn ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #701 in 2019.
Across the UK
Lochlyn in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#701 in 2019
5 years of NRS records, 19 total registered
Related
Names similar to Lochlyn
- Luke 72,247
- Lewis 69,555
- Leo 63,249
- Liam 60,482
- Lucas 49,061
- Logan 40,771
- Louis 35,898
- Luca 30,323
- Louie 24,242
- Leon 22,308
- Levi 9,931
- Lee 7,861
FAQ
Lochlyn: questions and answers
How popular is the name Lochlyn in the UK right now?
In 2024, Lochlyn was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Lochlyn most popular?
The peak year on record was 2021, with 7 babies registered as Lochlyn in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Lochlyn?
A name meaning "lake land", originating from Scottish origins.
How many people are called Lochlyn in the UK?
A total of 27 babies have been registered as Lochlyn across the 7 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 19 more in Scotland.
Where is Lochlyn most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Lochlyn ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #701 in 2019. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.