Total births
428
Boys' name · since 1997
Akshat
Akshat has 428 recorded births since 1997 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2004 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #6671
- among boys today
- 428
- born since 1997
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 53%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Akshat is the #6671 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 428 recorded since 1997.
Social Security Administration records show Akshat recorded 428 times among boys since 1997, holding rank #6671 nationally today, ahead of 53% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1997 to 2025.
- #6671 among boys today
- 428 born since 1997
- 2000s peak decade
- 53% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Akshat is currently the #6671 boys' name in America, more common than 53% of boys - 428 born since 1997, peaking in the 2000s.
- #6671
- among boys today
- 428
- born since 1997
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 53%
- more common than other boys
Akshat vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6671
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 53% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
48% of everyone ever named Akshat was born in this single decade.
2004
Single peak year
28 babies were named Akshat in 2004 - its busiest year on record.
How Akshat compares
428 Top 47% higher than 53% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Akshat's all-time total is 17% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Akshat | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 428 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 28 | 23 | 22,252 |
Akshat's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Akshat's full recorded timeline at 2011, 43% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 57% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 2018, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2004 peak of 28 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Akshat at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2004
Current rank
#6,671
Active since
1997
Akshat popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1997–2025
- Peak year (2004)
- 28
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Akshat by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Akshat's strongest decade.
206 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 48% of all-time use.
Akshat births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 24
1990s
24 births
- 2000s
2000s
206 births
- 2010s
2010s
119 births
- 2020s 79
2020s
79 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 206 births (48% of all-time use).
Akshat by state
Where Akshat concentrates geographically, total births since 1997
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 38 | 8.9% |
| #2 | Texas | | 10 | 2.3% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 6 | 1.4% |
| #4 | New Jersey | | 5 | 1.2% |
California share of Akshat's total US births 8.9%
Even split
38 of 428 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Akshat? ▼
428 babies have been named Akshat since 1997. It currently ranks #6671 among boys. The peak year was 2004 with 28 births.
When was Akshat most popular? ▼
Akshat was most popular in the 2000s decade with 206 total births. The single peak year was 2004.
Where is Akshat most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Akshat are California (38 births), Texas (10 births), Illinois (6 births).
How long has the name Akshat been used? ▼
Records for Akshat go back to 1997, giving 29 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Akshat? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Aksel, Akshay, Akshar, Akshaj, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Akshat's data
- Akshat's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (206 total births) through the 2020s (79) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Akshats (38 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Akshat
Nearby Names Like Akshat
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Akshat
Aksel Boy
#1431 2,561 births
Akshay Boy
#4484 1,808 births
Akshar Boy
#6027 621 births
Akshaj Boy
#7080 611 births
Akshath Boy
133 births
Compare Akshat side by side: Akshat vs Aksel Akshat vs Akshay Akshat vs Akshar
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Akshat
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1997–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Akshat: #6671 Boys' Name - 428 Births, Peak 2004." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/akshat. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Akshat draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.