Lochlyn
Boy name · 19 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Lochlyn: 19 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 5 births in 2016.
Lochlyn is a modern phonetic variant of the classic Scottish name Lachlan, which derives from the Gaelic *Lachlann* meaning “land of the lochs” or “from the land of lakes,” evoking Scotland’s dramatic landscapes. Notable bearers include Lachlan Macquarie, the Scottish-born governor of New South Wales who shaped early Australia, and media magnate Lachlan Murdoch. While no major places are named directly after a Lochlyn, the shared root “loch” appears in countless Scottish lochs, from Loch Ness to Loch Lomond. This particular spelling has risen in popularity alongside other -lyn endings, offering a contemporary twist on a deeply traditional name while keeping its rugged, water-linked heritage.
Boy 5 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20165 babies
- Latest (2019)
- #7013 babies
- Total births
- 19since 2011
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y