boy's name
Lauchlan
LOKH-lun (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 8
- Popularity Top 1000 (Scotland)
- Births on record 421
Scotland
#318
2024 births
Lauchlan is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2022 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in Scotland.
- Peaked in Scotland in 2016, when 28 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in Scotland.
- Today about 1 in 3,177 babies in Scotland is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1993.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Lauchlan 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 | 14 |
| 2000s | 64 |
| 2010s | 158 |
| 2020s (to 2024) | 50 |
How Popular Is Lauchlan?
In 2024, Lauchlan was given to 12 babies in Scotland, ranking #318 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in Scotland.
Where Lauchlan 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 Lauchlan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Lauchlan Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Lauchlan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Lauchlan
- English LOKH-lun
Sibling Names for Lauchlan
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Lauchlan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Lauchlan
How popular is the name Lauchlan?
In 2024, Lauchlan was given to 12 babies in Scotland, ranking #318 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in Scotland.
Is Lauchlan a girl's or a boy's name?
Lauchlan is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Lauchlan?
Lauchlan has 2 syllables.
When was Lauchlan most popular?
Lauchlan peaked in 2016, when 28 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Lauchlan a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Lauchlan currently ranks #318 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.