Saksham
A masculine Hindu name meaning capable, powerful, or competent.
Name Census estimates that about 84 living Americans carry the first name Saksham. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Saksham today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Saksham births was 2018 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Saksham. 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 Saksham with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Saksham. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
84
~ 1 in 4,080,409 Americans
Peak year
2018
10 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,827
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Saksham: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Saksham 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 55 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Saksham remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Saksham 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 Saksham during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Saksham
The name Saksham is of Sanskrit origin, tracing its roots back to the ancient Vedic period in India. It is derived from the word "sakshama," which means "capable" or "competent." The name gained prominence during the medieval era in the Indian subcontinent.
In Hindu mythology, the name Saksham is associated with Lord Vishnu, one of the principal deities in Hinduism. Lord Vishnu is revered as the protector and preserver of the universe. The name Saksham is often given to children with the belief that it will bestow them with the ability to excel in various aspects of life.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Saksham can be found in the ancient Sanskrit text "Mahabharata," which dates back to around the 8th century BCE. The epic mentions a character named Saksham, who was a renowned warrior and a skilled archer.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Saksham. One of the most prominent among them was Saksham Pandey (1650-1720), a revered poet and scholar from the Mughal era. His collection of poems, known as "Saksham Granthavali," is widely acclaimed for its literary brilliance and profound philosophical insights.
Another notable individual was Saksham Sharma (1820-1890), a pioneering social reformer and educator from the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. He dedicated his life to promoting education and empowering the underprivileged sections of society.
In the realm of music, Saksham Chaudhary (1935-2010) was a celebrated Indian classical vocalist and a recipient of the prestigious Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for his contributions to Hindustani classical music.
The name Saksham has also been borne by notable figures in the field of sports. Saksham Gupta (born 1987) is a renowned Indian cricketer who has represented the national team in various international tournaments.
Saksham Rai (1925-2005) was a distinguished writer and historian from India. His works shed light on the rich cultural heritage and traditions of the Indian subcontinent, earning him widespread acclaim and several literary awards.
The name Saksham continues to be popular among parents in many parts of India, particularly in the northern regions. It carries a sense of strength, capability, and determination, making it a sought-after choice for newborns.
People
Saksham + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Saksham as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Saksham: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Saksham?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 84 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Saksham 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 4,080,409 US residents.
Is Saksham a common name?
We classify Saksham as "Very Rare". It ranks above 62% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 85 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Saksham most popular?
The single biggest year for Saksham was 2018, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Saksham is about 10 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 Saksham in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Saksham a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Saksham 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 Saksham still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Saksham 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 Saksham 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 Saksham?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.