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Lorcan

Boy name · 23 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Lorcan: 23 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 5 births in 2023.

Lorcan is an Irish name meaning "little fierce one," from the Gaelic *lorc* ("fierce") combined with a diminutive suffix. In Irish mythology, Lorcán was a king of Leinster, and the name has been borne by several notable figures, including Lorcán Ua Tuathail (St. Laurence O'Toole), the 12th-century Archbishop of Dublin. The name also appears in modern times with Lorcán mac Mathúna, a 17th-century Irish rebel leader. While Lorcan is not directly tied to a specific place, its root *lorc* shares a distant connection with the word "lark" in some Celtic languages. A popular variant is the anglicised spelling Lorcan, which has seen steady use in Scotland, particularly among families with Irish heritage.

Boy 6 of 52 years

Peak year
20235 babies
Latest (2023)
#5335 babies
Total births
23since 2002
5-year trend
▲ 33%vs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2023 · 5
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).