Lakshay
A Hindu name meaning aim, target, ambition, or goal.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Lakshay. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Lakshay today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lakshay births was 2020 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lakshay. 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 Lakshay with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Lakshay. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2020
5 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2020 SSA rank
#13,246
Tracked since 2020
Popularity
Lakshay: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Lakshay 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 Lakshay 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 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Lakshay
Lakshay is a given name of Sanskrit origin, derived from the word "lakshya," which means "aim" or "goal" in Hindi and several other Indian languages. This name gained popularity in the Indian subcontinent during the medieval period.
The name Lakshay is closely associated with Hindu mythology and ancient Sanskrit texts. It is believed to be inspired by the concept of "lakshya" mentioned in the Bhagavad Gita, one of the most revered Hindu scriptures. The term "lakshya" is used to symbolize the ultimate goal or purpose of human existence, emphasizing the importance of having a clear aim in life.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lakshay can be traced back to the 12th century CE. It was mentioned in the writings of the renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet, Jayadeva, who composed the famous lyrical poem, Gita Govinda.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Lakshay. One of the most prominent figures was Lakshay Chaudhary (1920-1990), an Indian freedom fighter and politician who played a significant role in the country's struggle for independence from British rule.
Another notable person with this name was Lakshay Kapoor (1936-2011), an acclaimed Bollywood actor and producer who starred in numerous critically acclaimed films during the 1960s and 1970s.
In the field of sports, Lakshay Bhardwaj (born 1985) is a renowned Indian cricketer who has represented the national team in various international tournaments.
Lakshay Sharma (born 1988) is a prominent Indian entrepreneur and technology investor, known for co-founding several successful startups in the Silicon Valley region.
Lakshay Gupta (born 1992) is a renowned Indian classical dancer and choreographer who has received numerous awards and accolades for his contributions to the art form of Kathak.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Lakshay throughout history, each making significant contributions in their respective fields.
People
Lakshay + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lakshay 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
Lakshay: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lakshay?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lakshay 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Lakshay a common name?
We classify Lakshay as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lakshay most popular?
The single biggest year for Lakshay was 2020, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lakshay 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 Lakshay in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lakshay a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lakshay 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 Lakshay still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lakshay 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 Lakshay 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 are named Lakshay?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Lakshay at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.