Lachlan
Lachlan is a boy's name of Scottish origin.
Meaning
From the land of lakes or fjords; Norwegian.
Origin and history
Lachlan is a masculine name of Scottish Gaelic origin, derived from the name Lóchlann. Historically referring to a person from the land of fjords (Norway), it was originally used to describe Scandinavian invaders. The name has long been popular in Scotland and Australia and has gained steady traction in the United States in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
6,108 babies in the United States have been named Lachlan since 1880. It ranks #1541 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #679.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11.6 %)
- TX (6.6 %)
- NY (6.5 %)
- WA (6.4 %)
- PA (5.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 16 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 31 |
| 1990-2000 | 185 |
| 2000-2010 | 920 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,697 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,249 |
Famous people named Lachlan
- Lachlan Murdoch: Business Executive, Media Mogul
- Lachlan Watson: Actor
- Lachlan Macquarie: Governor, Military Officer
Nicknames
Lachie, Loch, Lach
Fun facts
- In Gaelic literature, 'Lochlann' was the term used to describe Scandinavia, meaning 'land of the fjords'.
- Lachlan has historically been one of the top masculine names in Australia due to prominent colonial historical figures.