Dekota
2 countries#7194 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Dekota was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,194 births recorded 1959–2025 · currently #7194 · peaked in 1998 with 59 births
Most common in: Tennessee, Georgia, Indiana, Washington
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
29 births recorded 2006–2021 · currently #5581 · peaked in 2006 with 6 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
29 births recorded 2006–2021 · peaked in 2006 with 6 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Dekota’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #4370 | — |
| 2007 | #4011 | ↑359 |
| 2008 | #6393 | ↓2382 |
| 2009 | #4582 | ↑1811 |
| 2010 | #6359 | ↓1777 |
| 2011 | #7502 | ↓1143 |
| 2012 | #6306 | ↑1196 |
| 2013 | #6603 | ↓297 |
| 2014 | #8130 | ↓1527 |
| 2015 | #12086 | ↓3956 |
| 2016 | #6726 | ↑5360 |
| 2017 | #6685 | ↑41 |
| 2018 | #6345 | ↑340 |
| 2019 | #5813 | ↑532 |
| 2020 | #5699 | ↑114 |
| 2021 | #4936 | ↑763 |
| 2022 | #9823 | ↓4887 |
| 2023 | #7738 | ↑2085 |
| 2024 | #6469 | ↑1269 |
| 2025 | #7194 | ↓725 |
Frequently asked questions about Dekota
Is Dekota a popular name?
Yes — Dekota currently ranks #7194 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Dekota more common for boys or girls?
Dekota is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Dekota most popular?
Dekota peaked in 1998 in United States, with 59 recorded births that year.
Is Dekota rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Dekota’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #3440 in 1986 to #7194 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Dekota?
At least 1,223 babies have been recorded with the name Dekota across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Dekota popular in more than one country?
Yes — Dekota appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Dekota?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Dekota include Dayshawn, Dequan, Deric.
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