Dakota
5 countries#319 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Dakota was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
134,576 births recorded 1915–2025 · currently #319 · peaked in 1995 with 7,700 births
Most common in: Texas, California, Ohio, Florida, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,951 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #326 · peaked in 2018 with 137 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,628 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #466 · peaked in 2016 with 115 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
186 births recorded 2005–2025 · currently #324 · peaked in 2018 with 17 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
166 births recorded 1991–2022 · currently #3317 · peaked in 2016 with 19 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
137 births recorded 2005–2025 · currently #334 · peaked in 2015 with 12 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Dakota’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #172 | — |
| 2007 | #202 | ↓30 |
| 2008 | #226 | ↓24 |
| 2009 | #251 | ↓25 |
| 2010 | #292 | ↓41 |
| 2011 | #312 | ↓20 |
| 2012 | #328 | ↓16 |
| 2013 | #350 | ↓22 |
| 2014 | #357 | ↓7 |
| 2015 | #356 | ↑1 |
| 2016 | #376 | ↓20 |
| 2017 | #340 | ↑36 |
| 2018 | #349 | ↓9 |
| 2019 | #344 | ↑5 |
| 2020 | #346 | ↓2 |
| 2021 | #339 | ↑7 |
| 2022 | #347 | ↓8 |
| 2023 | #328 | ↑19 |
| 2024 | #326 | ↑2 |
| 2025 | #319 | ↑7 |
Frequently asked questions about Dakota
Is Dakota a popular name?
Yes — Dakota currently ranks #319 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Dakota more common for boys or girls?
Dakota is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Dakota most popular?
Dakota peaked in 1995 in United States, with 7,700 recorded births that year.
Is Dakota rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Dakota’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3948 in 1966 to #319 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Dakota?
At least 136,693 babies have been recorded with the name Dakota across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Dakota popular in more than one country?
Yes — Dakota appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, France, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Dakota?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Dakota include Zyaire, Cody, Casey, Brady.
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