Lakota
Every Lakota since 1978 — 3,245 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lakota
Lakota is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,681 in 2025 with 41 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1978, 3,245 American babies have been named Lakota — about 52% girls and 48% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1997, when 148 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Lakota stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lakota 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 | 41 | #3,681 | 28 | #3,908 |
| 2024 | 26 | #5,094 | 31 | #3,655 |
| 2023 | 38 | #3,951 | 45 | #2,826 |
| 2022 | 35 | #4,163 | 36 | #3,311 |
| 2021 | 29 | #4,686 | 26 | #4,080 |
| 2020 | 46 | #3,367 | 37 | #3,104 |
| 2019 | 35 | #4,116 | 42 | #2,920 |
| 2018 | 35 | #4,116 | 38 | #3,079 |
| 2017 | 46 | #3,420 | 36 | #3,227 |
| 2016 | 38 | #3,966 | 41 | #2,914 |
| 2015 | 47 | #3,414 | 44 | #2,745 |
| 2014 | 45 | #3,521 | 54 | #2,388 |
| 2013 | 63 | #2,748 | 49 | #2,507 |
| 2012 | 63 | #2,793 | 49 | #2,539 |
| 2011 | 38 | #3,969 | 45 | #2,687 |
| 2010 | 39 | #3,923 | 40 | #2,942 |
| 2009 | 57 | #3,024 | 55 | #2,371 |
| 2008 | 51 | #3,296 | 33 | #3,393 |
| 2007 | 56 | #3,112 | 44 | #2,747 |
| 2006 | 56 | #3,037 | 63 | #2,090 |
| 2005 | 60 | #2,772 | 62 | #2,026 |
| 2004 | 38 | #3,785 | 55 | #2,149 |
| 2003 | 44 | #3,324 | 52 | #2,144 |
| 2002 | 48 | #3,043 | 47 | #2,237 |
| 2001 | 49 | #2,945 | 45 | #2,265 |
| 2000 | 62 | #2,474 | 38 | #2,509 |
| 1995 | 63 | #2,142 | 45 | #1,903 |
| 1990 | 13 | #6,682 | 8 | #6,169 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lakota in 2025?
Lakota ranked #3,681 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 41 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lakota?
3,245 babies have been named Lakota in the United States since 1978, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lakota most popular?
Lakota peaked in 1997, when 148 newborns received the name.
Is Lakota a boy or girl name?
Lakota is used for both: about 52% of babies named Lakota have been girls and 48% boys.
Is the name Lakota rising or falling?
Lakota is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.