Lakshan
A masculine name of Indian origin meaning "auspicious mark" or "good omen".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Lakshan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Lakshan today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lakshan births was 2016 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lakshan. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Lakshan with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Lakshan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2016
5 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2017 SSA rank
#13,431
Tracked since 2016
Popularity
Lakshan: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Lakshan 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 Lakshan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Lakshan
The name Lakshan has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which was spoken in ancient India. It is derived from the word "lakshana," which means "sign," "mark," or "characteristic." The name is thought to have emerged around the 5th century BCE, during the height of the Vedic period in Indian history.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lakshan can be found in the Mahabharata, a renowned Indian epic that dates back to the 8th century BCE. In this ancient text, Lakshan is mentioned as the name of a warrior who fought alongside the Pandavas during the great war described in the epic.
During the classical period of Indian history, which spanned from the 3rd century BCE to the 6th century CE, the name Lakshan gained popularity among the ruling classes and aristocracy. Several notable figures bore this name, including Lakshan Gupta, a prominent scholar and philosopher who lived during the 5th century CE.
In the realm of religious and spiritual teachings, the name Lakshan holds significance within the Buddhist tradition. Lakshan Thera, a revered Buddhist monk who lived in the 3rd century BCE, is believed to have been a direct disciple of the Buddha himself. His teachings and insights into the nature of existence are recorded in various Buddhist scriptures.
As time progressed, the name Lakshan continued to be used across various regions of the Indian subcontinent. One notable figure was Lakshan Dravid, a renowned poet and playwright who lived in the 16th century CE. His works, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, are still widely studied and celebrated today.
Another individual of historical significance was Lakshan Rai, a brave warrior and military leader from the 17th century CE. He played a pivotal role in defending his kingdom against invading forces and is remembered for his strategic brilliance and unwavering courage on the battlefield.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals who have borne the name Lakshan throughout history. While the name's popularity may have ebbed and flowed over the centuries, its rich cultural heritage and deep-rooted meaning have endured, making it a name with a fascinating and enduring legacy.
People
Lakshan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lakshan 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
Lakshan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lakshan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lakshan 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Lakshan a common name?
We classify Lakshan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lakshan most popular?
The single biggest year for Lakshan was 2016, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lakshan is about 9 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 Lakshan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lakshan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lakshan 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 Lakshan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lakshan 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 Lakshan 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 Lakshan as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.