How Many People Are Named Lakshmi?
Complete statistics for the name Lakshmi: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Lakshmi, meaning 'wealth' in Sanskrit, is a very rare female name in the US, with only 848 people bearing it, making up just 1 in 389,276 Americans. The majority of Lakshmis are under 30, with the peak year being 2011 when there were 56 births.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 20All 859 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2011Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Lakshmi Through the Generations
With a total of 859 births recorded since its introduction, Lakshmi has seen a steady decline in popularity, especially among older generations. As of today, 79% of those named Lakshmi are under 30, indicating its status as a modern, newer-generation name. The age distribution shows 677 under-30s, 182 aged 30-60, and none over 60, reflecting its recent surge in usage.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Lakshmi's Sanskrit roots
📄 About the Name Lakshmi
How Many People Have the Name Lakshmi?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 848 people in the United States currently share the name Lakshmi. That works out to roughly 1 in every 389,276 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Lakshmi a Common or Rare Name?
Lakshmi is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Lakshmi Mean?
Lakshmi means "wealth" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Lakshmi in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Lakshmi Most Popular?
The name Lakshmi reached peak popularity in 2011, with 56 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Lakshmi?
Approximately 848 people named Lakshmi live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 859. That works out to roughly 1 in 389,276 Americans.
Is Lakshmi a rare name?
Lakshmi is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 389,276 Americans has this name.
What does the name Lakshmi mean?
Lakshmi means "wealth" and comes from Sanskrit origins.
Is Lakshmi more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Lakshmi are male and 100% are female.
When was Lakshmi most popular?
Lakshmi peaked in 2011 with 56 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.