UK boy's name
Lakshman
A masculine Hindu name meaning "he who has an auspicious aim".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2013. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Lakshman is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Lakshman popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2013 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4685, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2004 to 2013. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Lakshman. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2014 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Lakshman ranked #4685 for boys in England and Wales in 2013, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2004, when 3 boys were registered as Lakshman.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Lakshman as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4685
2013
Births in 2013
3
Latest year
Peak year
2004
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Lakshman mean?
The name Lakshman has its origins in the Sanskrit language and is derived from the Sanskrit words "Lakshya" meaning aim or goal, and "man" meaning to think or reflect. It is an ancient name with roots dating back to the Vedic period in Indian history, around 1500-500 BCE.
One of the earliest and most well-known references to the name Lakshman comes from the Hindu epic Ramayana, written by the sage Valmiki around the 5th century BCE. In the Ramayana, Lakshman is the younger brother of Lord Rama and is regarded as an avatar of the serpent god Sheshanaga. He is known for his unwavering loyalty, devotion, and support to Rama throughout their journey and exile.
The first recorded use of the name Lakshman can be traced back to the 3rd century BCE, during the Maurya Empire in ancient India. One of the earliest known individuals with this name was Lakshman Acharya, a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived during the 8th century CE in the Pala Empire of Bengal.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Lakshman. One such person was Lakshman Nayak, a 17th-century ruler of the Nayak dynasty in the Kingdom of Madurai, present-day Tamil Nadu, India (1623-1659). Another notable figure was Lakshman Singh, a 19th-century ruler of the princely state of Dholpur in Rajasthan, India (1857-1901).
In the field of literature, Lakshman Shastri Joshi (1901-1986) was a prominent Marathi writer and scholar known for his contributions to Marathi and Sanskrit literature. Additionally, Lakshman Rao Bhonsle (1907-1973) was an Indian writer and journalist who played a significant role in the Quit India Movement against British rule.
Lakshman Kadirgamar (1932-2005) was a prominent Sri Lankan politician and diplomat who served as the Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka from 1994 until his assassination in 2005. He was a respected figure known for his efforts in resolving the Sri Lankan Civil War through diplomatic means.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Lakshman over time
The chart below shows babies named Lakshman registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 to 2013. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Lakshman, the clearest high point is 2004. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2013, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lakshman by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Lakshman was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4685 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3651 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Lakshman
- Luke 72,247
- Lewis 69,555
- Leo 63,249
- Liam 60,482
- Lucas 49,061
- Logan 40,771
- Louis 35,898
- Luca 30,323
- Louie 24,242
- Leon 22,308
- Levi 9,931
- Lee 7,861
FAQ
Lakshman: questions and answers
How popular is the name Lakshman in the UK right now?
In 2013, Lakshman was ranked #4685 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Lakshman most popular?
The peak year on record was 2004, with 3 babies registered as Lakshman in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Lakshman?
A masculine Hindu name meaning "he who has an auspicious aim".
How many people are called Lakshman in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Lakshman across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.