Lachlan is a distinctive choice, ranked #328 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Lachlan in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#328
US Rank #691
About the Name Lachlan
2024 marks Lachlan's peak year in UK records so far, sitting at UK #328. It has been building momentum steadily rather than spiking suddenly. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Lachlan is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #691 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Lachlan
Unlikely. With around 134 UK babies named Lachlan per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Lachlan in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Lachlan has held a stable position around #328 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #328 in 2024 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Lachlan is more popular in the UK (#328) than in the US (#691). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
134
UK babies named Lachlan (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.1
In a school of 600
↑ 19 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Lachlan
Likely around 1 other Lachlan in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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