Lachlan - A very unique male name
Lachlan at a glance
Lachlan is ranked #606 among boy baby names in 2025, with 430 births in 2025. It peaked in 2025 at #606 and first appeared on the charts in 1997.
- Rank in 2025
- #606
- Births in 2025
- 430
- Peak year
- 2025 (#606)
- First appeared
- 1997
- Trend
- #693 in 2020 → #606 in 2025 (Rising)
- Popularity
- 1 in 3,410 boys
- Visitor rating
- 4.6/5 (7 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 3,410 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Lachlan peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 606.
Famous with this name
Lachlan Quarmby
Lachlan Watson
Lachlan Nieboer
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Lachlan is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Lachlan is currently topping the baby name charts in Maine at position #254 - and is the least popular in Georgia at position #1,307.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Lachlan is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Lachlan origin and meaning
Scottish Gaelic
From Lochlann, 'land of the lochs' — the old Gaelic name for Norway and its Viking settlers
Lachlan began in Scotland as a name for Norse settlers from Lochlann, the 'land of lakes', and became a firmly Scottish given name. It entered US data only in 1997, and after slow growth it has climbed to its highest point yet in 2025.
Attested etymology
Lachlan is a 7 letter name with 2 syllables.
To see famous people named Lachlan, pop culture references for the name Lachlan and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Lachlan
We've found the following names that sound similar to Lachlan, sorted by popularity.
Lochlan / Lochlann / Locklan /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 606 |
| 2024 | 690 |
| 2023 | 789 |
| 2022 | 754 |
| 2021 | 738 |
| 2020 | 693 |
| 2019 | 686 |
| 2018 | 682 |
| 2017 | 713 |
| 2016 | 708 |
| 2015 | 772 |
| 2014 | 916 |
| 2013 | 1005 |
| 2012 | 1066 |
| 2011 | 1070 |
| 2010 | 1265 |
| 2009 | 1232 |
| 2008 | 1288 |
| 2007 | 1450 |
| 2006 | 1280 |
| 2005 | 1845 |
| 2004 | 2340 |
| 2003 | 2293 |
| 2002 | 3230 |
| 2001 | 2588 |
| 2000 | 2958 |
| 1999 | 2364 |
| 1997 | 2982 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Maine | 254 |
| Minnesota | 308 |
| Colorado | 355 |
| Washington | 374 |
| Wisconsin | 384 |
| Utah | 398 |
| Massachusetts | 398 |
| Idaho | 408 |
| Pennsylvania | 409 |
| Connecticut | 422 |
| Missouri | 448 |
| Oregon | 460 |
| Kansas | 498 |
| Indiana | 527 |
| Michigan | 554 |
| North Carolina | 554 |
| Ohio | 569 |
| South Carolina | 584 |
| Kentucky | 599 |
| Alabama | 605 |
| Tennessee | 622 |
| Maryland | 668 |
| New York | 675 |
| California | 675 |
| New Jersey | 678 |
| Illinois | 694 |
| Arizona | 818 |
| Virginia | 844 |
| Texas | 868 |
| Florida | 869 |
| Georgia | 1307 |
Even more about Lachlan
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Lachlan a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Lachlan?
2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
LAHK-luhn · /ˈlɑːklən/
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Spellings and nicknames
- Lachlann — A fuller Scottish spelling variant.
- Lochlan — A modern simplified variant in the US data.
Nicknames: LachieLockie
Famous bearers
- Lachlan Murdoch — Media executive, elder son of Rupert Murdoch (b. 1971) Contemporary
Style
International
Why parents choose it
Parents pick Lachlan for its rugged Scottish character — distinctive in America but with genuine centuries behind it.
Worth knowing
- The ch is not pronounced as in English 'church', so LACK-lan and LATCH-lan misreadings are common.
