Lachlan Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Lachlan is of Scottish Gaelic origin, meaning 'land of lakes.' It evolved from 'Lochlann' and was popularized in the 19th century in Scotland and Australia. The name embodies traits of strength and a connection to nature. There is no biblical relevance associated with it.
The name Lachlan is most popular in Washington, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Lachlan has been falling for male in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Lachlan' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5657th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 10718th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6233rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1463rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 748th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 27321st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 15297th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6958th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Lachlan' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Lachlan"
Pronunciation
/ˈlɒklən/
Origin
Scottish Gaelic
Etymology
The name Lachlan is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Lochlann,' which refers to 'land of lakes' or 'from the land of the lochs.' It was historically used to describe Norse settlers from Scandinavia who settled in Scotland.
Meaning
land of lakes
Language Evolution
Lochlann (Old Gaelic), Lachlan (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Lachlan gained popularity as a given name in the 19th century, particularly in Scotland and later in Australia, where it has become a common name due to Scottish immigration.
Variants & Derivatives
Lockie, Lachie, Laichan
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Lachlan is viewed as a strong and masculine name, often associated with ruggedness and a connection to nature, particularly in Australia.
Famous People
Lachlan Murdoch (media executive), Lachlan Gillespie (singer and musician), Lachlan Anderson (Australian rugby player)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Lachlan"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Lachlan"
"Lachlan" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 5657th of 7552 | 21 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 10718th of 10718 | 5 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 6233rd of 16616 | 98 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1463rd of 24088 | 1,552 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 748th of 23106 | 3,964 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 27321st of 27321 | 5 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 15297th of 35406 | 74 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 6958th of 30306 | 202 |
Regional Popularity of "Lachlan" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
33.85% 1551st/4582 |
25.99% 1342nd/5164 |
25.08% 1834th/7313 |
17.33% 1293rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
16.72% 666th/3984 |
15.80% 709th/4487 |
13.12% 895th/6822 |
10.64% 668th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Lachlan" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Lachlan"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Lachlan" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.