Land of the lakes; person from Scandinavia
Lochlainn is a traditional Gaelic name originally used to describe the geographical region of Scandinavia. It later evolved into a personal name, often associated with the Norse invaders who settled in Ireland. In Irish mythology, it is also linked to a mystical underwater kingdom.
Less common today
Lochlainn isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,616 in 2019.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Influential Irish theoretical physicist
