Lachlan
Scottish, from the Gaelic name Lochlann, which served as the Gaelic term for Scandinavia and so marked its bearer as a Norseman or Viking.
Lachlan in 2025
Lachlan was given to 477 babies in the United States in 2025, making it the 1,210th most popular name of the year. That is roughly one in every 6,950 babies born.
The history of Lachlan
Lachlan reached its highest point in 2025, when 477 babies were given the name, ranking 1,210th that year.
Across the 74 years of records since 1952, 6,398 babies have been named Lachlan. Half of them were born before 2017, which places the name's centre of gravity with Generation Alpha.
Lachlan by decade
| Decade | Babies named Lachlan | Best rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 16 | 8,780 |
| 1960s | 5 | 10,543 |
| 1970s | 5 | 12,497 |
| 1980s | 31 | 11,129 |
| 1990s | 190 | 4,590 |
| 2000s | 966 | 2,538 |
| 2010s | 2,840 | 1,391 |
| 2020s | 2,345 | 1,210 |
Where Lachlan is heading
Lachlan has risen 45% over the past decade, from 328 babies in 2015 to 477 in 2025.
Names like Lachlan
Names that rose and fell at the same time as Lachlan.