Lachlan
4 countries#606 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Lachlan was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
6,398 births recorded 1952–2025 · currently #606 · peaked in 2025 with 477 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Washington, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
3,474 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #107 · peaked in 2015 with 201 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,926 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #393 · peaked in 2020 with 129 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
1,494 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #79 · peaked in 2021 with 78 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
54 births recorded 1998–2025 · currently #344 · peaked in 2021 with 9 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Lachlan’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1306 | — |
| 2007 | #1350 | ↓44 |
| 2008 | #1211 | ↑139 |
| 2009 | #1186 | ↑25 |
| 2010 | #1206 | ↓20 |
| 2011 | #1056 | ↑150 |
| 2012 | #1032 | ↑24 |
| 2013 | #974 | ↑58 |
| 2014 | #909 | ↑65 |
| 2015 | #767 | ↑142 |
| 2016 | #698 | ↑69 |
| 2017 | #698 | — |
| 2018 | #687 | ↑11 |
| 2019 | #689 | ↓2 |
| 2020 | #705 | ↓16 |
| 2021 | #725 | ↓20 |
| 2022 | #746 | ↓21 |
| 2023 | #771 | ↓25 |
| 2024 | #695 | ↑76 |
| 2025 | #606 | ↑89 |
Frequently asked questions about Lachlan
Is Lachlan a popular name?
Yes — Lachlan currently ranks #606 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Lachlan more common for boys or girls?
Lachlan is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Lachlan most popular?
Lachlan peaked in 2025 in United States, with 477 recorded births that year.
Is Lachlan rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Lachlan’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3734 in 1952 to #606 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Lachlan?
At least 9,872 babies have been recorded with the name Lachlan across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Lachlan popular in more than one country?
Yes — Lachlan appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Lachlan?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Lachlan include Amiri, Nikolai, Abdiel, Roland.
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