Daksh
Every Daksh since 2004 — 759 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Daksh
Daksh is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,329 in 2025 with 35 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2004, 759 American babies have been named Daksh. Its peak came in 2019, when 60 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 Daksh stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Daksh year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 35 | #3,329 |
| 2024 | 40 | #3,062 |
| 2023 | 43 | #2,906 |
| 2022 | 28 | #3,909 |
| 2021 | 45 | #2,786 |
| 2020 | 41 | #2,893 |
| 2019 | 60 | #2,296 |
| 2018 | 46 | #2,680 |
| 2017 | 40 | #2,969 |
| 2016 | 43 | #2,794 |
| 2015 | 31 | #3,529 |
| 2014 | 36 | #3,099 |
| 2013 | 31 | #3,425 |
| 2012 | 36 | #3,126 |
| 2011 | 42 | #2,810 |
| 2010 | 31 | #3,472 |
| 2009 | 29 | #3,653 |
| 2008 | 35 | #3,238 |
| 2007 | 28 | #3,707 |
| 2006 | 21 | #4,386 |
| 2005 | 10 | #7,225 |
| 2004 | 8 | #8,283 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Daksh in 2025?
Daksh ranked #3,329 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 35 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Daksh?
759 babies have been named Daksh in the United States since 2004, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Daksh most popular?
Daksh peaked in 2019, when 60 newborns received the name.
Is Daksh a boy or girl name?
Daksh is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Daksh rising or falling?
Daksh is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.