Lachlan
Lachlan: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlɒklən/ · /ˈlæklən/
Meaning and origin of Lachlan
Root meaning: “land of the lochs, loch or fjord land, i.e. Scandinavia”
- A male given name from Scottish Gaelic mainly used in Scotland, recently also popular in Australia.
Etymology
From Scottish Gaelic Lachlann, Lochlann (“land of the lochs, loch or fjord land, i.e. Scandinavia”), said to refer to an immigrant from Norway, a Norseman.
How popular is Lachlan?
Since 1880, 290 girls and 6,108 boys in the U.S. have been named Lachlan (5% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5408 in 2020. Its highest rank for boys was #606 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #606 for boys, with 477 babies given the name.
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Lachlan FAQ
What does the name Lachlan mean?
Lachlan traces back to a root meaning "land of the lochs, loch or fjord land, i.e. Scandinavia". A male given name from Scottish Gaelic mainly used in Scotland, recently also popular in Australia. From Scottish Gaelic Lachlann, Lochlann (“land of the lochs, loch or fjord land, i.e. Scandinavia”), said to refer to an immigrant from Norway, a Norseman.
What is the origin of the name Lachlan?
Lachlan is listed as a name of Scottish Gaelic mainly used in Scotland origin.
How popular is the name Lachlan?
Since 1880, 290 girls and 6,108 boys in the U.S. have been named Lachlan (5% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5408 in 2020. Its highest rank for boys was #606 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #606 for boys, with 477 babies given the name.
Is Lachlan a boy or girl name?
Lachlan is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 290 girls and 6,108 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.