Dhaksh
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning talented, skilled, or intelligent.
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Dhaksh. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dhaksh today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dhaksh births was 2020 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dhaksh. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Dhaksh. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2020
6 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2021 SSA rank
#12,606
Tracked since 2020
Popularity
Dhaksh: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Dhaksh 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 Dhaksh during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Dhaksh
The name Dhaksh has its origins in the Sanskrit language and ancient Indian culture. It is believed to have emerged during the Vedic period, which dates back to around 1500-500 BCE. The name is derived from the Sanskrit root word "dhaksh," which means "capable" or "skilled."
One of the earliest references to the name Dhaksh can be found in the ancient Hindu scriptures known as the Puranas. In these texts, Dhaksh is mentioned as the son of Lord Brahma and the father of the first woman, Sati. According to the mythological accounts, Dhaksh played a significant role in the creation of the universe.
In the epic Mahabharata, one of the most revered texts in Hindu literature, a character named Dhaksh is mentioned as a powerful king who ruled over the Nishadha Kingdom. This Dhaksh is said to have been a skilled archer and a just ruler.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Dhaksh. One of the earliest recorded examples is Dhaksh Prajapati, a sage from the Vedic period who is credited with establishing the tradition of sacrificial rituals.
Another prominent figure with this name was Dhaksh Rishi, a revered sage from ancient India who is believed to have composed hymns in the Rigveda, one of the oldest Sanskrit scriptures. He is said to have lived around 1500 BCE.
In more recent times, Dhaksh Desai (1923-1999) was an Indian physicist and educator who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics. He was also the founder of the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education in Mumbai.
Dhaksh Shravah (born 1987) is a contemporary Indian classical musician and vocalist, known for his expertise in Hindustani classical music. He has performed globally and has received several accolades for his musical prowess.
Dhaksh Shetti (born 1995) is an Indian cricketer who has represented Karnataka in domestic cricket tournaments. He is a right-handed batsman and a part-time off-spin bowler.
Overall, the name Dhaksh has a rich historical and cultural significance, deeply rooted in the ancient Indian tradition and Sanskrit language. It has been borne by sages, kings, scholars, and artists throughout the ages, reflecting the diverse talents and achievements of those who carried this name.
People
Dhaksh + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dhaksh as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Dhaksh: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dhaksh?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dhaksh 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Dhaksh a common name?
We classify Dhaksh as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dhaksh most popular?
The single biggest year for Dhaksh was 2020, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dhaksh is about 6 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 Dhaksh in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dhaksh a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dhaksh 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 Dhaksh still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dhaksh 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 Dhaksh 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 people have the name Dhaksh?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Dhaksh on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.