Lachlan
Pronunciation: [ l-AKL-uhn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Lachlan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1996.
Over 281 babies have been named Lachlan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lachlan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #9,164 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #9,164
- Total SSA Count
- 12
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About the Name Lachlan
Lachlan is a girl name .
Is Lachlan a boy or girl name? Lachlan is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #9,164 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #692. Lachlan is more commonly used as a boy name.
Lachlan is currently ranked #9,164 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lachlan include Lac, Lach, Lachy, Lachie, Lan, Lany, Lanie, Lay, Laie, and Lackins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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