How Many People Are Named Dakota?
132,430
people in the United States are named Dakota
1 in 2,529 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#568
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.0395%
Of US population
Peak Year
1995
7,700 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English (Modern)
Pronunciation:
də-KO-tə
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
Means "allies, friends" in the Dakota language. This is the name of a Native American people of the northern Mississippi valley.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Gender Neutral
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 21.0 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1915 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Texas
9,375
California
7,677
Ohio
7,052
Florida
5,785
Pennsylvania
5,407
Michigan
5,251
Missouri
5,043
Indiana
4,836
North Carolina
4,659
Tennessee
4,653
💡 Fun Facts About "Dakota"
- 2,208 babies were named Dakota in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1995
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1915
- Most popular in Texas
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