The boy's name Laughlin \la(u)-gh-lin\ is of Irish and Gaelic origin, and its meaning is "one who dwells at the fjord-land". This was the Irish term for invaders from Scandinavia.
Laughlin is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Laughlin. Click here to compare Laughlin with related baby names.