Lock Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Lock means 'enclosure' or 'barrier' and is associated with security and protection.
Meaning of the Name Lock
Lock is a modern English name derived from the Old English word 'loc' meaning 'enclosure' or 'barrier'. It is often associated with security and protection. The name may also have originated from the medieval occupation of a locksmith. The name Lock can also be a short form of the name Lachlan, which means 'from the land of lakes' in Scottish Gaelic.
Popularity of the Name Lock
The popularity for the name Lock peaked in popularity in the year 1915 with 6 births, which ranked number 7,186 out of 8,412 unique names for that year. Lock had the most male births in 1915 with 6, which ranked number 3,392 out of 4,390 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Lock
Popularity of Lock by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Lock. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Lock in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Lock is a great pick!
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