Lorcan
Lorcan first appears in US records in 1997. It peaked in 2018, when 17 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 9.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Lorcan popular?
Rising Lorcan has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 74 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 95 | |
| 2000s | 74 | |
| 1990s | 18 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Lorcan mean?
Lorcan means “little fierce one.”
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lorcan mean?
Lorcan means Little fierce one. Lorcan means “little fierce one.”
What is the origin of the name Lorcan?
Lorcan is of Irish origin.
How do you pronounce Lorcan?
Lorcan is pronounced “LOR-kun.”
Is Lorcan a boy or a girl name?
Lorcan is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Lorcan a popular name right now?
Lorcan has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Lorcan?
In 2025, Lorcan ranked #8656 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Lorcan most popular?
Lorcan was most popular in 2018, when about 17 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Lorcan?
Names similar to Lorcan include Darragh, Ruairi, Faolan, Cathal, Lir.
What names go well with Lorcan?
Irish names that pair well with Lorcan include Ryan, Liam, Aiden, Sean, Aidan.