Lakota
2 countries#3645 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Lakota was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
3,245 births recorded 1978–2025 · currently #3645 · peaked in 1997 with 148 births
Most common in: Oklahoma, Texas, North Carolina, Missouri, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
6 births recorded 1998–2011 · peaked in 1998 with 3 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
6 births recorded 1998–2011 · peaked in 1998 with 3 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Lakota’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #3017 | — |
| 2007 | #3096 | ↓79 |
| 2008 | #3267 | ↓171 |
| 2009 | #3000 | ↑267 |
| 2010 | #3889 | ↓889 |
| 2011 | #3916 | ↓27 |
| 2012 | #2770 | ↑1146 |
| 2013 | #2726 | ↑44 |
| 2014 | #3486 | ↓760 |
| 2015 | #3389 | ↑97 |
| 2016 | #3923 | ↓534 |
| 2017 | #3387 | ↑536 |
| 2018 | #4076 | ↓689 |
| 2019 | #4072 | ↑4 |
| 2020 | #3338 | ↑734 |
| 2021 | #4607 | ↓1269 |
| 2022 | #4108 | ↑499 |
| 2023 | #3911 | ↑197 |
| 2024 | #5021 | ↓1110 |
| 2025 | #3645 | ↑1376 |
Frequently asked questions about Lakota
Is Lakota a popular name?
Yes — Lakota currently ranks #3645 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Lakota more common for boys or girls?
Lakota is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Lakota most popular?
Lakota peaked in 1997 in United States, with 148 recorded births that year.
Is Lakota rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Lakota’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #9015 in 1983 to #3645 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Lakota?
At least 3,251 babies have been recorded with the name Lakota across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Lakota popular in more than one country?
Yes — Lakota appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Lakota?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Lakota include Krista, Larkin, Leilanie.
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