Lachlan Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Lachlan is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Lachlan?
Lachlan is spelled L-A-C-H-L-A-N. The name has 7 letters.
Lachlan at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Lachlan is derived from Scottish Gaelic elements meaning “land of the lochs” or “from the land of lakes.”
- Origin
- Lachlan is commonly associated with Scottish Gaelic origins and is traditionally used in Scotland and regions influenced by Gaelic culture.
- Pronunciation
- LAK-luhn · 2 syllables
Lachlan Popularity in 2025
Rank#10,107
Recorded Births9
Rank#606
Recorded Births468
- Girls usage fell 1,664 places to #10,107 and recorded 3 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 89 places to #606 and recorded 79 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.
What Does the Name Lachlan Mean?
Lachlan is derived from Scottish Gaelic elements meaning “land of the lochs” or “from the land of lakes.”
Origin: Lachlan is commonly associated with Scottish Gaelic origins and is traditionally used in Scotland and regions influenced by Gaelic culture.
How Do You Pronounce Lachlan?
PronunciationLAK-luhn
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Lachlan?
- History
- The name Lachlan has been documented in historical records relating to Scottish clans and reflects connections to regions with lakes or lochs.
Lachlan Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 9 | #10,107 |
| 2025 | Boys | 468 | #606 |
| 2024 | Girls | 12 | #8,443 |
| 2024 | Boys | 389 | #695 |
| 2023 | Girls | 16 | #6,922 |
| 2023 | Boys | 333 | #771 |
| 2022 | Girls | 18 | #6,464 |
| 2022 | Boys | 345 | #746 |
| 2021 | Girls | 18 | #6,414 |
| 2021 | Boys | 356 | #725 |
| 2020 | Girls | 23 | #5,314 |
| 2020 | Boys | 358 | #705 |
| 2019 | Girls | 17 | #6,698 |
| 2019 | Boys | 369 | #689 |
| 2018 | Girls | 19 | #6,248 |
| 2018 | Boys | 355 | #687 |
| 2017 | Girls | 20 | #6,044 |
| 2017 | Boys | 353 | #698 |
| 2016 | Girls | 16 | #7,230 |
| 2016 | Boys | 354 | #698 |
| 2015 | Girls | 17 | #6,977 |
| 2015 | Boys | 311 | #767 |
| 2014 | Girls | 15 | #7,636 |
| 2014 | Boys | 236 | #909 |
When Was Lachlan 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
468 recorded births
National rank #606
2024 · Boys
389 recorded births
National rank #695
2019 · Boys
369 recorded births
National rank #689
2020 · Boys
358 recorded births
National rank #705
Where Lachlan Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| ME | #234 | 5 |
| MN | #304 | 20 |
| CO | #346 | 18 |
| WA | #364 | 20 |
| WI | #374 | 14 |
| ID | #377 | 6 |
| MA | #378 | 13 |
| UT | #378 | 12 |