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How Many People Are Named Dakota?
Estimated people named Dakota living in the U.S. today
129,589
Gender distribution
69% male · 31% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 132,430
- Peak year: 1995 (7,700 births)
- Estimated living today: 129,589
Dakota by age group — who carries the name today?
Dakota popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Dakota
Dakota has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 132,430 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 129,589 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 2,638 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Dakotas you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Dakota in the US?
An estimated 129,589 people named Dakota are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Dakota uncommon — about 1 in 2,638 Americans.
Is Dakota a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Dakota is 69% male and 31% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Dakota most popular?
Dakota peaked in 1995, when 7,700 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Dakota?
Dakota ranks #419 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 40 out of 100 (higher means rarer).