Total births
354
Unisex name · since 2002
Lochlyn
Since 2002, U.S. Social Security records show 354 babies named Lochlyn, peaking in 2014. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6844
- among girls today
- 354
- born since 2002
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 61%
- more common than other girls
354 babies have been named Lochlyn since 2002, making it today's #6844 unisex name.
Lochlyn has 354 recorded births among girls since 2002, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #6844 as of the latest data, more common than 61% of girls, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2002 to 2025.
- #6844 among girls today
- 354 born since 2002
- 2010s peak decade
- 61% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Lochlyn is currently the #6844 unisex name in America, more common than 61% of girls - 354 born since 2002, peaking in the 2010s.
- #6844
- among girls today
- 354
- born since 2002
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 61%
- more common than other girls
Lochlyn vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#6844
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 61% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
60% of everyone ever named Lochlyn was born in this single decade.
2014
Single peak year
33 babies were named Lochlyn in 2014 - its busiest year on record.
How Lochlyn compares
354 48th percentile among 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Lochlyn's all-time total is 7% below the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Lochlyn | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 354 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 33 | 48 | 19,840 |
Lochlyn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Lochlyn's full recorded timeline at 2017, 58% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 42% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 2009, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2014 peak of 33 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Lochlyn at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2014
Current rank
#6,844
Active since
2002
Lochlyn popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2002–2025
- Peak year (2014)
- 33
- Annual births at peak, across 24 years of records
Lochlyn popularity over time - boys
110 total births recorded since 2000 (Lochlyn as boys' name)
Lochlyn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Lochlyn's strongest decade.
212 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 60% of all-time use.
Lochlyn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 14
2000s
14 births
- 2010s
2010s
212 births
- 2020s
2020s
128 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 212 births (60% of all-time use).
Lochlyn by state
Where Lochlyn concentrates geographically, total births since 2002
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 1.4% |
| #2 | Texas | | 5 | 1.4% |
Pennsylvania share of Lochlyn's total US births 1.4%
Even split
5 of 354 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lochlyn? ▼
354 babies have been named Lochlyn since 2002. It currently ranks #6844 among girls. The peak year was 2014 with 33 births.
When was Lochlyn most popular? ▼
Lochlyn was most popular in the 2010s decade with 212 total births. The single peak year was 2014.
Where is Lochlyn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lochlyn are Pennsylvania (5 births), Texas (5 births).
Is Lochlyn a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Lochlyn is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 354 births, and as a boy's name it has 110 births.
How long has the name Lochlyn been used? ▼
Records for Lochlyn go back to 2002, giving 24 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Lochlyn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lockie, Locklyn, Lochlan, Locklynn, and 3 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Lochlyn's data
- Lochlyn's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (212 total births) through the 2020s (128) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Pennsylvania records the most Lochlyns (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Lochlyn
Nearby Names Like Lochlyn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lochlyn
Lockie Girl
464 births
Locklyn Girl
#5585 436 births
Lochlan Girl
#8870 124 births
Locklynn Girl
#11887 114 births
Lochlynn Girl
73 births
Compare Lochlyn side by side: Lochlyn vs Lockie Lochlyn vs Locklyn Lochlyn vs Lochlan
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2002–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Lochlyn: #6844 Unisex Name - 354 Births, Peak 2014." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lochlyn. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Lochlyn draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.