Lakshmi
Borrowed from Sanskrit लक्ष्मी (lakṣmī, “mark, sign”).
Every Lakshmi since 1971 — 877 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lakshmi
Lakshmi is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,453 in 2025 with 18 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 877 American babies have been named Lakshmi. Its peak came in 2011, when 56 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Lakshmi stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lakshmi year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | #6,453 |
| 2024 | 27 | #4,969 |
| 2023 | 15 | #7,481 |
| 2022 | 25 | #5,246 |
| 2021 | 21 | #5,860 |
| 2020 | 19 | #6,215 |
| 2019 | 24 | #5,387 |
| 2018 | 16 | #7,271 |
| 2017 | 28 | #4,877 |
| 2016 | 29 | #4,793 |
| 2015 | 30 | #4,667 |
| 2014 | 23 | #5,724 |
| 2013 | 36 | #4,128 |
| 2012 | 28 | #5,045 |
| 2011 | 56 | #3,034 |
| 2010 | 33 | #4,454 |
| 2009 | 27 | #5,312 |
| 2008 | 31 | #4,829 |
| 2007 | 35 | #4,342 |
| 2006 | 24 | #5,636 |
| 2005 | 29 | #4,648 |
| 2004 | 19 | #6,382 |
| 2003 | 18 | #6,461 |
| 2002 | 20 | #5,790 |
| 2001 | 17 | #6,487 |
| 2000 | 12 | #8,321 |
| 1995 | 10 | #8,436 |
| 1990 | 5 | #14,179 |
| 1985 | 7 | #8,823 |
| 1980 | 8 | #7,783 |
| 1975 | 9 | #6,200 |
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Famous people named Lakshmi
- Lakshmi Mittal Businessperson · b. 1950
- Lakshmi Sahgal Politician · 1914–2012
- Lakshmi Actor · b. 1952
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lakshmi mean?
Borrowed from Sanskrit लक्ष्मी (lakṣmī, “mark, sign”).
How popular is the name Lakshmi in 2025?
Lakshmi ranked #6,453 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 18 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lakshmi?
877 babies have been named Lakshmi in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lakshmi most popular?
Lakshmi peaked in 2011, when 56 newborns received the name.
Is Lakshmi a boy or girl name?
Lakshmi is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lakshmi rising or falling?
Lakshmi is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Lakshmi?
Well-known people named Lakshmi include Lakshmi Mittal (businessperson), Lakshmi Sahgal (politician), Lakshmi (actor).