An estimated 91,257 living Americans are named Dakota.
How rare is Dakota?
Dakota is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 1,074 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 83.7% from its 1995 peak.
How old is the typical Dakota?
The median age of a living American named Dakota is approximately 27 years, with most bearers falling between 21 and 31 years old.
Is Dakota still popular?
Yes. Dakota is holding steady, with 1,074 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Dakota most common?
Dakota has its strongest geographic signal in West Virginia, where it appears 5.5× more often than the national baseline.
1966Peak 19952025
Peak year
1995
Decline from peak
83.7%
2025
1,074
All-time
93,118
Diaspora map
Dakota broke out in Arkansas, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, and West Virginia (1989) and became over-represented in 40 states over 35 years.
Broke out: Arkansas, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, and West Virginia, 1989 · over-represented in 40 states over 35 years
