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.
Notable people named Lachlan include: Lachlan Murdoch — Lachlan Keith Murdoch is a businessman and mass media heir.; Lachlan McLean (footballer) — Lachlan McLean is an Australian former soccer player who played as a forward.; Lachlan Swinton — Lachlan Swinton is an Australian rugby union player who plays for the Bordeaux Bègles in the Top 14 competition..
Lachlan ranks #691 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
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
✨ Similar names to Lachlan
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Lachlan Sholl is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the Adelaide Crows in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was recruited by the Adelaide Crows with the 64th draft pick in the 2018 AFL draft.
Sir Lachlan Mór Maclean or Big Lachlan Maclean, was the 14th Clan Chief of Clan MacLean from late 1573 or early 1574 until 1598. Mór or Mor translates as big in English, or magnus in Latin, when added to a name in Scottish Gaelic.
Lachlan Ryan Bayliss is a professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Newcastle Jets. Born in Australia, he represents the New Zealand national team.