Lachlan Allen Name Origin
/LAKH-lan AL-en/-
Australian (Anglo-Celtic) 70% -
Scottish (Scottish Gaelic) 20%
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New Zealander (Anglo-Celtic) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Lachlan
- Last Name: Allen
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
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Name Origin
The given name 'Lachlan' is of Scottish Gaelic origin, meaning 'from the land of lakes' or 'Viking'. 'Allen' is a common surname of Celtic origin, often derived from the Gaelic 'Ailín' meaning 'little rock' or 'harmony'. The combination is common in English-speaking countries with Scottish heritage, especially Australia, Scotland, and New Zealand.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Lachlan each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).