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Lachlann

Boy name · 89 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Lachlann: 89 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 11 births in 2024.

Lachlann is the Scottish Gaelic form of Lachlan, a name rooted in the ancient word "loch" (lake) and the suffix "-lann" (land), giving it the meaning "from the land of lakes" or sometimes "warrior from the lake district." The most famous bearer is Lachlan Macquarie (1762–1824), the Scottish-born Governor of New South Wales, often called the "Father of Australia" for his transformative building projects. His legacy includes the Lachlan River and the Lachlan Valley in New South Wales, while the name itself also shares a historical link to the Norse term "Lochlann," which once referred to Scandinavia. Today, Lachlann remains a strong, traditional choice

Boy 17 of 52 years

Peak year
202411 babies
Latest (2025)
#33310 babies
Total births
89since 1997
5-year trend
▲ 100%vs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2024 · 11
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).