Dakota is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #319 in 2025 with 1,074 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 6,067 births ranking #58. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 82.3%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 1,590 boys born was named Dakota. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.