Buchanan Name Popularity and Statistics
Buchanan is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Buchanan?
Buchanan is spelled B-U-C-H-A-N-A-N. The name has 8 letters.
Buchanan Popularity in 2025
Rank#6,446
Recorded Births13
- Boys usage rose 1,866 places to #6,446 and recorded 4 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Buchanan Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1996 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 13 | #6,446 |
| 2024 | Boys | 9 | #8,312 |
| 2023 | Boys | 6 | #10,821 |
| 2022 | Boys | 7 | #9,823 |
| 2021 | Boys | 10 | #7,587 |
| 2020 | Boys | 10 | #7,502 |
| 2019 | Boys | 9 | #8,215 |
| 2018 | Boys | 6 | #10,760 |
| 2016 | Boys | 7 | #9,664 |
| 2015 | Boys | 8 | #8,744 |
| 2001 | Boys | 6 | #9,243 |
| 1999 | Boys | 5 | #9,912 |
| 1996 | Boys | 5 | #9,015 |
When Was Buchanan Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Boys
13 recorded births
National rank #6,446
2021 · Boys
10 recorded births
National rank #7,587
2020 · Boys
10 recorded births
National rank #7,502
2024 · Boys
9 recorded births
National rank #8,312