Lachlan name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning, origin, similar names and Australian ranking history.
The name Lachlan
Story and style
Lachlan is a distinctive name for boys.
For parents, Lachlan is easy to imagine in everyday life: simple enough for a child, but still polished enough to grow with them.
At a glance
The quick version
Best rank2nd in 2008
Listed years18/18 years
TrendFalling
First listed2008
StyleFamiliar
Length7 letters
More about Lachlan
Background notes
What style of name is Lachlan?
Lachlan feels familiar.
Lachlan ranking history in Australia
Published national top-100 ranking by year
Lachlan has been a steady favourite in Australia. It ranked 41st in 2025, and appeared in the top 100 every year from 2008 to 2025.
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 41st |
| 2024 | 34th |
| 2023 | 53rd |
| 2022 | 38th |
| 2021 | 41st |
| 2020 | 37th |
| 2019 | 26th |
| 2018 | 26th |
| 2017 | 30th |
| 2016 | 23rd |
| 2015 | 13th |
| 2014 | 17th |
| 2013 | 9th |
| 2012 | 12th |
| 2011 | 2nd |
| 2010 | 6th |
| 2009 | 2nd |
| 2008 | 2nd |