Laksh
A masculine Hindu name derived from the Sanskrit term 'lakshya' meaning aim, goal or objective.
Name Census estimates that about 374 living Americans carry the first name Laksh. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Laksh today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Laksh births was 2024 (37 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Laksh. 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.
People living today
374
~ 1 in 916,455 Americans
Peak year
2024
37 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,242
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Laksh: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Laksh from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 179 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Laksh 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 Laksh during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lakshs live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, New Jersey, Georgia recorded the most babies named Laksh, while Georgia, New Jersey, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 14 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Laksh
Laksh is a name of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit word "Lakshya," which means "goal" or "aim." It is a masculine name that has been in use for centuries within the Hindu tradition.
The earliest known reference to the name Laksh can be traced back to ancient Hindu scriptures, such as the Vedas and the Upanishads, where it was often used as a metaphor for the ultimate goal or purpose of life. In these texts, the concept of "Lakshya" was closely tied to the pursuit of spiritual enlightenment and self-realization.
Throughout Indian history, the name Laksh has been associated with individuals who have achieved greatness or made significant contributions to society. One notable example is Lakshman, the younger brother of Lord Rama, a central figure in the Hindu epic Ramayana. Lakshman was known for his unwavering loyalty, courage, and devotion to his elder brother, making him a revered figure in Hindu mythology.
Another historical figure bearing the name Laksh was Lakshmi Bai, the Rani (Queen) of Jhansi, a prominent leader during the Indian Rebellion of 1857 against British colonial rule. She is celebrated for her bravery, military prowess, and determination in defending her kingdom, becoming an icon of Indian resistance and female empowerment.
In more recent times, the name Laksh has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, writers, and intellectuals. One such individual was Laksh Malhotra, an Indian filmmaker and screenwriter known for his critically acclaimed works that explored social issues and human emotions.
Another notable bearer of the name was Laksh Yadav, an Indian mathematician and physicist who made significant contributions to the field of theoretical physics, particularly in the areas of quantum mechanics and relativity theory.
While the name Laksh is primarily associated with the Indian subcontinent, it has also gained popularity in other parts of the world, transcending cultural boundaries and reflecting the global appreciation for its rich historical and linguistic heritage.
People
Laksh + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Laksh as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Laksh: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Laksh?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 374 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Laksh 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 916,455 US residents.
Is Laksh a common name?
We classify Laksh as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 377 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Laksh most popular?
The single biggest year for Laksh was 2024, when 37 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Laksh is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Laksh a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Laksh 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.
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.