Dakoda
Every Dakoda since 1986 — 4,260 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dakoda
Dakoda is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,114 in 2025 with 69 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1986, 4,260 American babies have been named Dakoda — about 79% boys and 21% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2006, when 191 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Dakoda stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dakoda year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #7,578 | 69 | #2,114 |
| 2024 | 27 | #4,927 | 79 | #1,975 |
| 2023 | 40 | #3,782 | 87 | #1,837 |
| 2022 | 25 | #5,202 | 81 | #1,922 |
| 2021 | 29 | #4,645 | 57 | #2,382 |
| 2020 | 24 | #5,197 | 79 | #1,878 |
| 2019 | 22 | #5,653 | 46 | #2,740 |
| 2018 | 17 | #6,871 | 71 | #2,034 |
| 2017 | 21 | #5,878 | 56 | #2,325 |
| 2016 | 32 | #4,447 | 54 | #2,391 |
| 2015 | 22 | #5,875 | 62 | #2,195 |
| 2014 | 24 | #5,510 | 62 | #2,180 |
| 2013 | 24 | #5,529 | 65 | #2,074 |
| 2012 | 30 | #4,745 | 63 | #2,140 |
| 2011 | 25 | #5,408 | 51 | #2,444 |
| 2010 | 35 | #4,218 | 83 | #1,783 |
| 2009 | 45 | #3,576 | 91 | #1,709 |
| 2008 | 43 | #3,725 | 124 | #1,374 |
| 2007 | 37 | #4,149 | 128 | #1,327 |
| 2006 | 60 | #2,892 | 131 | #1,275 |
| 2005 | 41 | #3,601 | 129 | #1,225 |
| 2004 | 29 | #4,626 | 153 | #1,053 |
| 2003 | 22 | #5,464 | 95 | #1,401 |
| 2002 | 21 | #5,499 | 84 | #1,500 |
| 2001 | 21 | #5,414 | 87 | #1,433 |
| 2000 | 25 | #4,683 | 102 | #1,273 |
| 1995 | 19 | #5,064 | 144 | #922 |
| 1990 | — | — | 40 | #1,910 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dakoda in 2025?
Dakoda ranked #2,114 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 69 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dakoda?
4,260 babies have been named Dakoda in the United States since 1986, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dakoda most popular?
Dakoda peaked in 2006, when 191 newborns received the name.
Is Dakoda a boy or girl name?
Dakoda is used for both: about 21% of babies named Dakoda have been girls and 79% boys.
Is the name Dakoda rising or falling?
Dakoda is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.