Total births
877
Girls' name · since 1971
Lakshmi
Lakshmi has 877 recorded births since 1971 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2011 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #4932
- among girls today
- 877
- born since 1971
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 72%
- more common than other girls
Lakshmi currently ranks #4932 among girls' names in America, with 877 babies recorded since 1971.
Lakshmi has 877 recorded births among girls since 1971, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #4932 as of the latest data, more common than 72% of girls, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1971 to 2025.
- #4932 among girls today
- 877 born since 1971
- 2010s peak decade
- 72% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Lakshmi is currently the #4932 girls' name in America, more common than 72% of girls - 877 born since 1971, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4932
- among girls today
- 877
- born since 1971
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 72%
- more common than other girls
Lakshmi vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#4932
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 72% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Lakshmi was born in this single decade.
2011
Single peak year
56 babies were named Lakshmi in 2011 - its busiest year on record.
How Lakshmi compares
877 Top 34% higher than 66% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls 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
Lakshmi's all-time total is 130% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Lakshmi | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 877 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 56 | 48 | 19,840 |
Lakshmi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lakshmi's SSA record in two at 1999 and the more recent half accounts for 76% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 24%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1973, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2011 peak of 56, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lakshmi at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2011
Current rank
#4,932
Active since
1971
Lakshmi popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–2025
- Peak year (2011)
- 56
- Annual births at peak, across 55 years of records
Lakshmi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Lakshmi's strongest decade.
303 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Lakshmi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 54
1970s
54 births
- 1980s 72
1980s
72 births
- 1990s 91
1990s
91 births
- 2000s
2000s
232 births
- 2010s
2010s
303 births
- 2020s
2020s
125 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 303 births (35% of all-time use).
How Lakshmi compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Lakshmi's total volume
Lakshmi vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Lakshmi by state
Where Lakshmi concentrates geographically, total births since 1971
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 100 | 11.4% |
| #2 | Texas | | 13 | 1.5% |
| #3 | New York | | 11 | 1.3% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.6% |
California share of Lakshmi's total US births 11.4%
Even split
100 of 877 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lakshmi? ▼
Lakshmi has been given to 877 babies in the U.S. since 1971, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #4932 as of the latest data. 56 babies were born in 2011, its single highest year.
When was Lakshmi most popular? ▼
Lakshmi was most popular in the 2010s decade with 303 total births. The single peak year was 2011.
Where is Lakshmi most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lakshmi are California (100 births), Texas (13 births), New York (11 births).
How long has the name Lakshmi been used? ▼
Records for Lakshmi go back to 1971, giving 55 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Lakshmi? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lakeisha, Lakisha, Lakesha, Laken, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Lakshmi's data
- Lakshmi's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (303 total births) through the 2020s (125) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Lakshmis (100 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 Lakshmi
Nearby Names Like Lakshmi
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lakshmi
Lakeisha Girl
#10442 12,850 births
Lakisha Girl
12,310 births
Lakesha Girl
8,168 births
Laken Girl
#1222 6,240 births
Lakeshia Girl
4,710 births
Compare Lakshmi side by side: Lakshmi vs Lakeisha Lakshmi vs Lakisha Lakshmi vs Lakesha
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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, 1971–2025 (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. "Lakshmi: #4932 Girls' Name - 877 Births, Peak 2011." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lakshmi. 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 Lakshmi 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.