Dakota
boy name#319 in 2025Dakota entered the US charts in 1966, peaked at #56 in 1995, ranks #319 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1966–2025
#319
rank today
#56
peak (1995)
1,074
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #4042 |
| 1970s | #2620 |
| 1980s | #985 |
| 1990s | #90 |
| 2000s | #155 |
| 2010s | #340 |
| 2020s | #334 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Dakota has been most popular in Texas, California, Georgia.
Living bearers
About 91,000 people named Dakota are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Dakota 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 Dakota in 2025?
- Dakota ranks #319 among US boy names in 2025, with 1,074 babies given the name.
- When was the name Dakota most popular?
- Dakota peaked in 1995, reaching #56 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Dakota with classmates?
- Dakota will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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