Laughlin Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Irish
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Laughlin is a surname of Irish origin meaning 'descendant of Lachtna'.
Meaning of the Name Laughlin
Laughlin is a surname of Irish origin that is derived from the Gaelic name O Lachtnain, meaning 'descendant of Lachtna'. The name Lachtna comes from the word 'lachtna', meaning 'gray'. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with gray hair or a gray complexion. Laughlin was traditionally a patronymic surname, indicating descent from an ancestor named Lachtna.
Popularity of the Name Laughlin
The popularity for the name Laughlin peaked in popularity in the year 2016 with 6 births, which ranked number 25,053 out of 30,453 unique names for that year. Laughlin had the most male births in 2016 with 6, which ranked number 10,734 out of 14,199 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Laughlin
Popularity of Laughlin by State
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