Unisex · #5,159 in 2026

Locklyn

Current Rank
#5,159
Peak Rank
#3,184 (2014)
Total Babies
473
5-Yr Trend
-1%
👧 Girl peak #3,184 (473 total)
👦 Boy peak #7,764 (48 total)
👧As Girl Name
2011
First Year
2026
Last Year
2014
Peak Year
#3184
Peak Rank
473
Total Count
16
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
2013
First Year
2024
Last Year
2022
Peak Year
#7764
Peak Rank
48
Total Count
7
Years Active

The Story of Locklyn

As a girl name

Locklyn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2011, with 17 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2014, when 51 Locklyns were born — ranking #3,184 that year. As of 2026, Locklyn ranks #5,159 for girls with 25 births, holding steady (-1%). In total, more than 473 Locklyns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Locklyn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2013, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2022, when 10 Locklyns were born — ranking #7,764 that year. As of 2026, Locklyn ranks #9,864 for boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 48 Locklyns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Locklyn

Phonetically similar names — useful when Locklyn is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Locklyn

What does the name Locklyn mean?
Locklyn is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2011. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Locklyn in 2026?
In 2026, Locklyn ranks #5,159 among girls' names in the U.S., with 25 babies given the name that year.
When was Locklyn most popular?
Locklyn reached its peak popularity in 2014, ranking #3,184 that year with 51 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Locklyn most popular?
Locklyn has historically been most popular in North Carolina. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Locklyn.
Is Locklyn a unisex name?
Yes — Locklyn is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 91% of Locklyns assigned female and 9% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Locklyn?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Locklyn include Emmelyn, Darlis, Inita. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Locklyn

Locklyn is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2011 and has accumulated 473 births in the dataset. Locklyn's peak popularity came in 2014 when it ranked #3,184. Use the chart and map above to compare Locklyn's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.