Lakwan
A Thai masculine name meaning "path" or "way".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Lakwan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Lakwan today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lakwan births was 1996 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lakwan. 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 Lakwan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1996
6 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
1996 SSA rank
#8,546
Tracked since 1996
Popularity
Lakwan: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Lakwan 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 Lakwan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Lakwan
Lakwan is a name of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit word "Lakshman," meaning "having auspicious marks." The name is associated with Lakshman, the younger brother of Lord Rama in the Hindu epic Ramayana, which dates back to the 5th century BCE.
The name Lakwan has been prevalent in various parts of India, particularly in the northern and central regions. It gained popularity among Hindus who revered the character of Lakshman in the Ramayana for his unwavering loyalty, courage, and devotion to his elder brother.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lakwan can be found in ancient Hindu texts and inscriptions from the Gupta Empire, which ruled over large parts of the Indian subcontinent between the 4th and 6th centuries CE. During this period, the name was commonly used among the warrior and ruling classes.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Lakwan. One of the most prominent was Lakwan Brahmin (1150 CE - 1235 CE), a renowned Hindu scholar and philosopher from the Karnataka region of southern India. He made significant contributions to the study of Vedic literature and Hindu philosophy.
Another historical figure with the name Lakwan was Lakwan Singh (1685 CE - 1765 CE), a Rajput warrior and chieftain from Rajasthan, India. He played a vital role in defending his kingdom against invading forces and is celebrated for his bravery and military prowess.
In the 16th century, Lakwan Rai (1510 CE - 1585 CE) was a prominent Hindu ruler and patron of the arts in the Bundelkhand region of central India. He commissioned the construction of several temples and encouraged the development of literature and music during his reign.
Lakwan Das (1730 CE - 1810 CE) was a renowned Indian poet and mystic from the Punjab region. His spiritual compositions, known as "Lakwan Bani," are still widely recited and revered among the Sikh community.
During the 19th century, Lakwan Nath (1825 CE - 1890 CE) was a respected Hindu scholar and reformer from Bengal, India. He advocated for the revival of traditional Hindu values and played a significant role in the Bengali Renaissance movement.
People
Lakwan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lakwan 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
Lakwan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lakwan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lakwan 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Lakwan a common name?
We classify Lakwan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lakwan most popular?
The single biggest year for Lakwan was 1996, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lakwan is about 29 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 Lakwan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lakwan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lakwan 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 Lakwan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lakwan 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 Lakwan 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 Lakwan?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.