Noah Boy
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Lachlan
BoyScottish· “from the land of lochs”
- Meaning
- from the land of lochs
- Origin
- Scottish
- Pronunciation
- LAHK-luhn
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #606
- US babies 2025
- 468
- Best rank
- #606 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Lachlan
Lachlan is a Scottish name that is usually said to mean “from the land of lochs”.
Lachlan comes from the Scottish Gaelic Lachlann, which originally referred to someone from Lochlann, a Gaelic name for Scandinavia, especially Norway. Lochlann itself is usually understood as land of lakes or lochs, so the name suggests a Viking connection. Lachlan has long been used in Scotland and became very popular in Australia, partly because of Lachlan Macquarie, an early governor of New South Wales whose name appears on the Lachlan River. It has a strong, rugged Scottish sound, with Lachie as a common nickname.
Popularity over time
Lachlan first appears in US Social Security records in 1952. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 13 different years, starting in 2013. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #606, and its highest count, 468 babies. Use has grown 50% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #2,458 in 2000, #1,207 in 2010, and #606 in 2025. Of the 6,108 US boys named Lachlan since records began, 44% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 2,249 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Creed, Yosef, Eziah, Kyro, and Jakari.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Lachlan ranked highest in Maine, Minnesota, and Colorado.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | #254 | 5 |
| Minnesota | #308 | 20 |
| Colorado | #355 | 18 |
| Washington | #374 | 20 |
| Wisconsin | #384 | 14 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 95% of US babies named Lachlan over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Lachlan is usually pronounced LAHK-luhn, with two syllables. It has seven letters, starts with L and ends in “-an”.
Middle names for Lachlan
A few middle names that flow with Lachlan: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Lachlan
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lachlan mean?
Lachlan is a Scottish name that is usually said to mean “from the land of lochs”.
What is the origin of the name Lachlan?
Lachlan has Scottish roots. Lachlan comes from the Scottish Gaelic Lachlann, which originally referred to someone from Lochlann, a Gaelic name for Scandinavia, especially Norway.
Is Lachlan a popular name?
Yes. Lachlan ranked #606 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Lachlan a boy or girl name?
Lachlan is mainly a boy's name. About 95% of US babies named Lachlan over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Lachlan?
Lachlan is usually pronounced LAHK-luhn. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings