Lachlan
Meaningfrom the land of lakes · Scottish
- US rank
- #606
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #606 in 2025
468 babies were named Lachlan in the US in 2025. It has climbed 99 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1996–2025
US births per million boys, 1952–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Lachlan you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 3,650 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Lachlan, 468 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Lachlan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLachlan first shows up in US birth records in 1952, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 73 years since.
- Best yearLachlan is at its all-time high right now: #606 in 2025.
- Then vs nowLachlan is 14× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 50,251 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 3,650.
- TrendLachlan has climbed 99 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #606. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedLachlan is most popular in Maine, where it ranks #234, followed by Minnesota (#304) and Colorado (#346). It's in the top 1,000 in 30 states.
- MeaningIn Scottish, Lachlan means “from the land of lakes”. Our records link it to Celtic and Scottish roots.
About the name Lachlan
Lachlan is a boy name of Celtic and Scottish origin meaning “from the land of lakes”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-lan”. US birth records list Lachlan for boys from 1952 to 2025, in 44 of those 74 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #606 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #606, with 468 babies.
Origin:Celtic namesScottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.7 | 1,379,310 girls |
| 2000s | 2.5 | 403,226 girls |
| 2010s | 8.2 | 122,100 girls |
| 2020s | 9.9 | 101,351 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 1.0 | 1,025,641 boys |
| 1960s | 0.3 | 4,000,000 boys |
| 1970s | 0.3 | 3,703,704 boys |
| 1980s | 1.6 | 609,756 boys |
| 1990s | 9.6 | 103,842 boys |
| 2000s | 46 | 21,844 boys |
| 2010s | 144 | 6,935 boys |
| 2020s | 217 | 4,605 boys |
Other spellings of Lachlan
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 Lachlan
What does the name Lachlan mean?
Lachlan means “from the land of lakes” in Scottish.
What is the origin of the name Lachlan?
Lachlan has Celtic, Scottish roots in our records. Other Celtic names include Owen, Logan, Rowan.
Is Lachlan a boy or girl name?
Lachlan is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Lachlan?
Lachlan ranked #606 for US boys in 2025, given to 468 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#606).