Dakota
Peaked at #56 nationally in 1995, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1915, Dakota has been recorded 31% of the time for girls and 69% of the time for boys.
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Dakota — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#190
in 2006
Current rank
#272
in 2024
Years tracked
65
1915–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1915, Dakota reached its peak popularity for girls in 2006, ranking #190 nationally with 1,839 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #283 (2014) to #272 (2024) — a 4% improvement.
As of 2024, Dakota ranks #272 nationally for girls, with 1,155 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #272 | 1,155 |
| 2023 | #262 | 1,189 |
| 2022 | #258 | 1,209 |
| 2021 | #270 | 1,162 |
| 2020 | #257 | 1,174 |
| 2019 | #258 | 1,269 |
| 2018 | #246 | 1,321 |
| 2017 | #231 | 1,360 |
Dakota — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#56
in 1995
Current rank
#328
in 2024
Years tracked
56
1966–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1966, Dakota reached its peak popularity for boys in 1995, ranking #56 nationally with 6,575 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #358 (2014) to #328 (2024) — a 8% improvement.
As of 2024, Dakota ranks #328 nationally for boys, with 1,053 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #328 | 1,053 |
| 2023 | #328 | 1,014 |
| 2022 | #349 | 941 |
| 2021 | #343 | 954 |
| 2020 | #348 | 918 |
| 2019 | #344 | 973 |
| 2018 | #351 | 942 |
| 2017 | #340 | 999 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — includes both girls' and boys' names.
Common Questions
When was Dakota most popular?
Dakota was most popular in 1995, when it ranked #56 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Dakota becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Dakota?
At least 132,430 babies have been recorded with the name Dakota in the US since 1915, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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