Dekota
girl nameDekota entered the US charts in 1959, peaked at #6245 in 1959, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1959–2025
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rank today
#6245
peak (1959)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #6245 |
| 1980s | #9615 |
| 1990s | #9942 |
| 2000s | #9285 |
| 2010s | #11366 |
| 2020s | #9438 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Dekota are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Dekota alive today was born around 2007, making them about 18 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Dekota in 2025?
- Dekota is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Dekota most popular?
- Dekota peaked in 1959, reaching #6245 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Dekota with classmates?
- Dekota will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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