US Popularity:21012
Origin:Scottish
Meaning:Of the canon; Home
Buchanan is a parish in Stirling, Scotland, and that’s exactly where this boy’s name has come from. Just like the locale, the name carries a rich history. While it’s original meaning, “of the canon,” alludes to a person who hails from the area, it’s adapted meaning of “home” makes this a fitting name for a little one being welcomed into yours. Outside of the Scottish culture, Buchanan has some seriously opulent undertones. Sharing the surname of leading lady Daisy in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby, baby Buchanan won’t have to lead as lavish a lifestyle to prove his worth.

Famous People Named Buchanan

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  • James Buchanan
    United States President

Buchanan Name Popularity Data

U.S. Births

Overall:Buchanan is currently #21012 in U.S. births
Boy:Buchanan is currently #6847 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#21012
in 2022
- 4652
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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