Lauchlin
A Scottish masculine name derived from the Gaelic Lachlan meaning "from the fjord-land".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Lauchlin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Lauchlin today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lauchlin births was 2010 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lauchlin. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Lauchlin with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Lauchlin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2010
5 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2010 SSA rank
#13,466
Tracked since 2010
Popularity
Lauchlin: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Lauchlin by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Lauchlin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Lauchlin
The given name Lauchlin originated from the Scottish Gaelic language, derived from the elements "loch" meaning "lake" and "linn" meaning "pool" or "pond." It was a personal name that emerged in the medieval period, reflecting the geographic features of the Scottish Highlands where it was commonly used.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Lauchlin date back to the 13th century in Scotland. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Lauchlin Mackinnon, a 14th-century Scottish nobleman and chief of the Clan Mackinnon. He played a significant role in the clan's history and conflicts during that era.
In the 16th century, Lauchlin Og Mackinnon, a member of the same clan, was a prominent figure known for his involvement in the Battle of Glenlivet in 1594, where he fought alongside the Earl of Argyll against the forces of King James VI.
Another noteworthy individual with the name Lauchlin was Lauchlin Macquarie (1762-1824), a British military officer and colonial administrator who served as the Governor of New South Wales, Australia, from 1810 to 1821. He played a pivotal role in the development of the colony and is remembered for his progressive policies and infrastructure projects.
In the 19th century, Lauchlin MacLean (1810-1892) was a Canadian politician and businessman from Nova Scotia. He served as a member of the Canadian House of Commons and was involved in various industries, including shipbuilding and mining.
Lauchlin Currie (1902-1993), an American economist and presidential advisor, was another prominent figure with this name. He served as an advisor to President Franklin D. Roosevelt and played a significant role in shaping economic policies during the Great Depression.
While the name Lauchlin has Scottish origins and was more commonly used in earlier centuries, it has maintained a presence throughout history, particularly among people with Scottish or Celtic ancestral connections. The name's unique blend of Gaelic elements and its association with historical figures contribute to its enduring legacy.
People
Lauchlin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lauchlin as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lauchlin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lauchlin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lauchlin going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Lauchlin a common name?
We classify Lauchlin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lauchlin most popular?
The single biggest year for Lauchlin was 2010, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lauchlin is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Lauchlin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lauchlin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lauchlin in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Lauchlin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lauchlin in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Lauchlin can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Lauchlin?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.