Buchanan
Meaninghouse of the canon · Scottish
- US rank
- #6,446
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #6,446 in 2025
13 babies were named Buchanan in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,056 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1996–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 131,579 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Buchanan, 13 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Buchanan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBuchanan first shows up in US birth records in 1996, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 29 years since.
- Best yearBuchanan is at its all-time high right now: #6,446 in 2025.
- TrendBuchanan has climbed 1,056 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #6,446. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Scottish, Buchanan means “house of the canon”. Our records link it to Celtic and Scottish roots.
About the name Buchanan
Buchanan is a boy name of Celtic and Scottish origin meaning “house of the canon”. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-nan”. US birth records list Buchanan for boys from 1996 to 2025, in 13 of those 30 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #6,446 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #6,446, with 13 babies.
Origin:Celtic namesScottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.3 | 769,231 boys |
| 2000s | 0.3 | 3,225,806 boys |
| 2010s | 1.6 | 617,284 boys |
| 2020s | 5.3 | 188,679 boys |
More Celtic boy names
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Rowan · little red-haired one
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Cameron · crooked nose
- Boy name: Ian · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
Questions about the name Buchanan
What does the name Buchanan mean?
Buchanan means “house of the canon” in Scottish.
What is the origin of the name Buchanan?
Buchanan has Celtic, Scottish roots in our records. Other Celtic names include Owen, Logan, Rowan.
Is Buchanan a boy or girl name?
Buchanan is a boy name.
How popular is the name Buchanan?
Buchanan ranked #6,446 for US boys in 2025, given to 13 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#6,446).