Lachlan
From Scottish Gaelic Lachlann, Lochlann (“land of the lochs, loch or fjord land, i.e. Scandinavia”), said to refer to an immigrant from Norway, a Norseman.
Every Lachlan since 1952 — 6,398 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lachlan
Lachlan is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #606 in 2025 with 468 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1952, 6,398 American babies have been named Lachlan. Its peak came in 2025, when 477 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Lachlan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lachlan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #10,536 | 468 | #606 |
| 2024 | 12 | #8,721 | 389 | #695 |
| 2023 | 16 | #7,108 | 333 | #771 |
| 2022 | 18 | #6,596 | 345 | #746 |
| 2021 | 18 | #6,551 | 356 | #726 |
| 2020 | 23 | #5,408 | 358 | #705 |
| 2019 | 17 | #6,899 | 369 | #690 |
| 2018 | 19 | #6,401 | 355 | #687 |
| 2017 | 20 | #6,184 | 353 | #699 |
| 2016 | 16 | #7,449 | 354 | #701 |
| 2015 | 17 | #7,133 | 311 | #767 |
| 2014 | 15 | #7,891 | 236 | #911 |
| 2013 | 11 | #9,957 | 205 | #976 |
| 2012 | 15 | #8,048 | 188 | #1,033 |
| 2011 | 8 | #12,828 | 178 | #1,062 |
| 2010 | 5 | #18,588 | 148 | #1,207 |
| 2009 | 12 | #9,731 | 152 | #1,188 |
| 2008 | 5 | #19,184 | 145 | #1,218 |
| 2007 | 6 | #16,643 | 124 | #1,357 |
| 2006 | 6 | #16,226 | 126 | #1,312 |
| 2005 | 9 | #11,413 | 107 | #1,396 |
| 2004 | — | — | 60 | #2,012 |
| 2003 | — | — | 65 | #1,831 |
| 2002 | 8 | #11,700 | 56 | #1,991 |
| 2001 | — | — | 46 | #2,231 |
| 2000 | — | — | 39 | #2,458 |
| 1995 | — | — | 17 | #3,780 |
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| 1970 | — | — | 5 | #5,122 |
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Famous people named Lachlan
- Lachlan Macquarie Explorer · 1762–1824
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lachlan mean?
From Scottish Gaelic Lachlann, Lochlann (“land of the lochs, loch or fjord land, i.e. Scandinavia”), said to refer to an immigrant from Norway, a Norseman.
How popular is the name Lachlan in 2025?
Lachlan ranked #606 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 468 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lachlan?
6,398 babies have been named Lachlan in the United States since 1952, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lachlan most popular?
Lachlan peaked in 2025, when 477 newborns received the name.
Is Lachlan a boy or girl name?
Lachlan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 95% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lachlan rising or falling?
Lachlan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Lachlan?
Well-known people named Lachlan include Lachlan Macquarie (explorer).