Dacota
girl nameDacota entered the US charts in 1990, peaked at #7130 in 1996, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1990–2025
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rank today
#7130
peak (1996)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #10511 |
| 2000s | #10966 |
| 2010s | #15424 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Dacota are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Dacota alive today was born around 2001, making them about 24 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Dacota in 2025?
- Dacota is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Dacota most popular?
- Dacota peaked in 1996, reaching #7130 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Dacota with classmates?
- Dacota will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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