Taksh
A Hindu name meaning Lord Vishnu or God's tree.
Name Census estimates that about 197 living Americans carry the first name Taksh. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Taksh today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Taksh births was 2024 (29 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Taksh. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Taksh with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
197
~ 1 in 1,739,870 Americans
Peak year
2024
29 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,871
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Taksh: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Taksh from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 108 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Taksh by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Taksh during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Takshs live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. New Jersey, California, Texas recorded the most babies named Taksh, while Texas, California, New Jersey recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 5 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Taksh
The name Taksh is believed to have originated from Sanskrit, one of the oldest Indo-Aryan languages spoken in ancient India. It is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "taksha," which means "carpenter" or "woodworker." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to individuals who worked with wood or were skilled in carpentry.
In Hindu mythology, Taksh is mentioned as the name of a Rishi (sage) who was the son of Bharadvaja and the father of Bhrigu. This Rishi is said to have played a significant role in the creation of various celestial bodies and is often associated with the concept of cosmic order and balance.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Taksh can be found in the ancient Hindu scriptures, such as the Puranas and the Mahabharata. These texts date back to around the 3rd century BCE and mention several individuals bearing this name.
Throughout history, there have been notable figures who carried the name Taksh. One prominent example is Taksh Sharma (born in 1984), an Indian cricketer who represented the national team in various formats of the game. Another individual worth mentioning is Taksh Pandit (born in 1991), an Indian actor and model who has appeared in several Bollywood films and television shows.
Another notable figure was Taksh Bhatia (1912-1989), an Indian freedom fighter who actively participated in the struggle for independence from British rule. He was imprisoned multiple times for his involvement in the non-violent resistance movement led by Mahatma Gandhi.
In the field of literature, Taksh Malhotra (1924-2001) was a renowned Punjabi poet and writer who made significant contributions to the literary scene in India. His works explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition, and he received numerous accolades for his poetic prowess.
Taksh Narain Singh (1897-1971) was an Indian historian and archaeologist who played a crucial role in the excavation and preservation of several historical sites in India, including the ancient city of Nalanda. His research and writings shed light on the rich cultural heritage of the subcontinent.
People
Taksh + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Taksh as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Taksh: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Taksh?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 197 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Taksh going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,739,870 US residents.
Is Taksh a common name?
We classify Taksh as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 198 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Taksh most popular?
The single biggest year for Taksh was 2024, when 29 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Taksh is about 7 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Taksh in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Taksh a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Taksh in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Taksh still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Taksh in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Taksh can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Taksh?
Want to know how many people share the name Taksh? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.