Buchanan is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #9087 in 2024 with 8 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 13 births ranking #6514. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 60.0%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 214,414 boys born was named Buchanan. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.