Dacota
boy nameDacota entered the US charts in 1988, peaked at #2164 in 1997, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1988–2025
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rank today
#2164
peak (1997)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #6443 |
| 1990s | #3013 |
| 2000s | #4993 |
| 2010s | #9727 |
| 2020s | #9823 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Dacota are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Dacota alive today was born around 1999, making them about 26 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 boy names.
- When was the name Dacota most popular?
- Dacota peaked in 1997, reaching #2164 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Dacota with classmates?
- Dacota will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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