Dakota is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #328 in 2024 with 1,053 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 6,067 births ranking #58. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 82.6%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 1,629 boys born was named Dakota. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.