Total births
759
Boys' name · since 2004
Daksh
759 babies named Daksh in U.S. Social Security records since 2004, with the highest year being 2019. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #3091
- among boys today
- 759
- born since 2004
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 78%
- more common than other boys
Daksh currently ranks #3091 among boys' names in America, with 759 babies recorded since 2004.
Social Security Administration records show Daksh recorded 759 times among boys since 2004, holding rank #3091 nationally today, ahead of 78% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2004 to 2025.
- #3091 among boys today
- 759 born since 2004
- 2010s peak decade
- 78% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Daksh is currently the #3091 boys' name in America, more common than 78% of boys - 759 born since 2004, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3091
- among boys today
- 759
- born since 2004
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 78%
- more common than other boys
Daksh vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3091
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 78% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Daksh was born in this single decade.
2019
Single peak year
60 babies were named Daksh in 2019 - its busiest year on record.
How Daksh compares
759 Top 35% higher than 65% 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
Daksh's all-time total is 107% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Daksh | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 759 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 60 | 23 | 22,252 |
Daksh's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Daksh's SSA record in two at 2015 and the more recent half accounts for 60% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 40%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2004, with only 8 births recorded -- set against the 2019 peak of 60, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Daksh at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2019
Current rank
#3,091
Active since
2004
Daksh popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2004–2025
- Peak year (2019)
- 60
- Annual births at peak, across 22 years of records
Daksh by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Daksh's strongest decade.
396 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Daksh births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 131
2000s
131 births
- 2010s
2010s
396 births
- 2020s
2020s
232 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 396 births (52% of all-time use).
How Daksh compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Daksh's total volume
Daksh vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Daksh by state
Where Daksh concentrates geographically, total births since 2004
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 122 | 16.1% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 48 | 6.3% |
| #3 | Texas | | 48 | 6.3% |
| #4 | Washington | | 7 | 0.9% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.7% |
California share of Daksh's total US births 16.1%
Even split
122 of 759 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Daksh? ▼
Since 2004, Social Security records show 759 babies named Daksh. Today it holds rank #3091 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2019, with 60 births.
When was Daksh most popular? ▼
Daksh was most popular in the 2010s decade with 396 total births. The single peak year was 2019.
Where is Daksh most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Daksh are California (122 births), New Jersey (48 births), Texas (48 births).
How long has the name Daksh been used? ▼
Daksh has been recorded in Social Security data since 2004, spanning 22 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Daksh? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Dakota, Dakari, Dakoda, Dakotah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Daksh's data
- Daksh's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (396 total births) through the 2020s (232) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Dakshs (122 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 Daksh
Nearby Names Like Daksh
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Daksh
Dakota Boy
#326 93,118 births
Dakari Boy
#796 4,326 births
Dakoda Boy
#1978 3,356 births
Dakotah Boy
#4773 3,151 births
Dakarai Boy
#3727 1,493 births
Compare Daksh side by side: Daksh vs Dakota Daksh vs Dakari Daksh vs Dakoda
Related Names
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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, 2004–2025 (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. "Daksh: #3091 Boys' Name - 759 Births, Peak 2019." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/daksh. 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 Daksh 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.