Dakota
Dakota is a Native American name derived from the Dakota Sioux tribe, meaning "friend" or "ally" in the Siouan language. It carries a strong connection to American heritage and the Great Plains region.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 1,097. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 1,031
- 2012: 961
- 2013: 905
- 2014: 894
- 2015: 943
- 2016: 874
- 2017: 1,000
- 2018: 944
- 2019: 973
- 2020: 920
- 2021: 958
- 2022: 945
- 2023: 1,017
- 2024: 1,060
- 2025: 1,074
- 2026 (projected): 1,097
Good to Know
- •Unisex name, though increasingly popular for boys
- •Easy to spell and pronounce
- •Strong geographical association with North and South Dakota
- •Honors Native American heritage and should be used respectfully
Similar Names
Famous People
Dakota Fanning
Actress (note: female, but most famous Dakota)
Dakota Meyer
U.S. Marine and Medal of Honor recipient
Dakota Goyo
Canadian actor
Dakota Blue Richards
British actress (note: female)
Statistics
93,118
Total births since 1880
1995
Peak year
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