Land of the lakes
Originally a Gaelic term referring to Scandinavia, it was used to describe the land of the Norse invaders. It eventually transitioned from a geographic descriptor to a personal name in Ireland and Scotland. It carries a sense of rugged, ancient history and maritime heritage.
Less common today
Lochlann isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,966 in 2020.
Award-winning non-fiction author and professor
Irish film and television actor
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
