5,282births recorded
6Countries
1Variants
2023Peak · Northern Ireland
#48Northern Ireland 2025
Lorcan is a boy name family recorded 5,282 times in 6 countries since 1964. It ranks highest today in Northern Ireland (#48 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Northern Ireland in 2023, at 402.1 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Lorcan
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lorcan | English | 2,643 | 🇮🇪 Ireland | #125 | 2015 | ▼ 4 % |
| Lorcan | English | 1,232 | 🏴 England & Wales | #621 | 2025 | ▲ 53 % |
| Lorcan | English | 1,106 | 🇬🇧 Northern Ireland | #48 | 2023 | ▲ 21 % |
| Lorcan | English | 261 | 🇺🇸 United States | #8243 | 2023 | ▲ 42 % |
| Lorcan | English | 35 | 🇫🇷 France | #4549 | 2025 | new |
| Lorcan | English | 5 | 🏴 Scotland | – | 2023 | – |
Questions about Lorcan
How popular is the name Lorcan?
In 2025 it ranked #48 in Northern Ireland. Official registers record 5,282 births across 6 countries.
When was Lorcan most popular?
It peaked in Northern Ireland in 2023, at 402.1 births per 100,000.
Is Lorcan a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Lorcan is a boy name.