boy's name
Lachlann
LOKH-lun
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 8
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 229
Scotland
#344
2024 births
Lachlann is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 11 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in Scotland in 2024, when 11 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in Scotland.
- Today about 1 in 3,466 babies in Scotland is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1997.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Lachlann Over Time
Births per decade in Scotland, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2024.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 14 |
| 2010s | 28 |
| 2020s (to 2024) | 32 |
How Popular Is Lachlann?
In 2024, Lachlann was given to 11 babies in Scotland, ranking #344 that year. It is a rare choice.
Where Lachlann Is Used
Figures for Scotland leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Lachlann
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Lachlann Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Lachlann over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Lachlann
- Pronunciation LOKH-lun
Sibling Names for Lachlann
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Lachlann — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Lachlann
How popular is the name Lachlann?
In 2024, Lachlann was given to 11 babies in Scotland, ranking #344 that year. It is a rare choice.
Is Lachlann a girl's or a boy's name?
Lachlann is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Lachlann?
Lachlann has 2 syllables.
When was Lachlann most popular?
Lachlann peaked in 2024, when 11 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Lachlann a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Lachlann currently ranks #344 in Scotland. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.