Buchanan is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #7603 in 2020 with 10 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 13 births ranking #6514. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 100.0%. In 2020, approximately 1 in every 172,507 boys born was named Buchanan. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.