Dakota
Male name · ↓ Falling
11,135
Total Births
1995
Peak Year
#263
Rank 2023
1985
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Dakota
Dakota is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1990s with significant usage. Approximately 32,195 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1980s | 868 births |
| 1990s | 18,145 births |
| 2000s | 10,499 births |
| 2010s | 1,947 births |
| 2020s | 736 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dakota?
Dakota has been given to 11,135 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1995 with 2,563 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #263.
Is Dakota a boy or girl name?
Dakota is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Dakota most popular?
Dakota was most popular in 1995, when 2,563 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Dakota?
Dakota first appeared in US records in 1985.