Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Dakota.
National Rank (2025)
#296
All-Time Peak Rank
#190 (2006)
Total U.S. Births
41,458
Unisex Distribution69.2% Boy / 30.8% GirlBalance: Leans Male
💡 The Dakota Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Dakota
According to SSA data, Dakota achieved its highest historical rank of #190 in 2006. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2006 with 1,839 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 22.4%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 55 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Dakota scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-22.4% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,839Births in 2006
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
55Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:8
1920s:6
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:31
1960s:63
1970s:105
1980s:565
1990s:9,151
2000s:12,404
2010s:12,191
2020s:6,934
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesDa-ko-ta
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with D, a letter used by only 6.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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