Lachlan
Lachlan is a boys' name of Scottish origin meaning “land of lochs, from the fjord land.” It ranked #606 in the United States in 2025.
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how do you pronounce Lachlan?
LAHK-lin
where does the name Lachlan come from?
From the Scottish Gaelic for land of the lochs, or fjord land, meaning Scandinavia, said to describe a Norseman.
Lachlan derives from the Scottish Gaelic 'Lachlann,' originally referring to the 'land of lochs' (Norway/Scandinavia), used to describe Viking settlers. Over time, it became a distinctly Scottish and Australian name. Lachlan Macquarie was a transformative Governor of New South Wales.
how popular is this name?
Lachlan has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 13 years since 2013. It peaked at #606 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #606 |
| 2024 | #695 |
| 2023 | #771 |
| 2022 | #746 |
| 2021 | #725 |
| 2020 | #705 |
| 2019 | #689 |
| 2018 | #687 |
| 2017 | #698 |
| 2016 | #698 |
| 2013 | #974 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Lachlan fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Lachlan
Lachlan Macquarie, Governor of New South Wales, made the name widely known in Australia.
who are famous people named Lachlan?
- Lachlan Macquarie (Governor of New South Wales)
- Lachlan Murdoch (Australian-American businessman)
what are the nicknames and variants of Lachlan?
Nicknames
what names are similar to Lachlan?
what names go well with Lachlan?
Sibling names that share Lachlan's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Lachlan
What does the name Lachlan mean?
Lachlan means “land of lochs, from the fjord land”.
What is the origin of the name Lachlan?
Lachlan comes from the Scottish naming tradition.
How popular is the name Lachlan?
Lachlan ranked #606 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data.
Is Lachlan a boy or girl name?
Lachlan is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Lachlan?
Lachlan is pronounced LAHK-lin, with 2 syllables.
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