Lake or inlet of the sea
Derived from the Scottish Gaelic and Middle Irish word for a lake or sea inlet. It is a topographic name originally used to describe someone who lived near a body of water. While traditionally a surname or a geographic term, it has gained modern appeal as a nature-inspired first name.
About 9 boys were named Loch in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Canadian actor known for roles in Scary Movie and Riverdale
