Boys name · Arkansas
Dakota in Arkansas
Dakota was the 183rd most popular boys name in Arkansas in 2025, with 20 babies named Dakota that year. Since 1986, Arkansas families have named 2,050 babies Dakota.
Popularity over time
Dakota in Arkansas, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 6 | 291st |
| 1992 | 79 | 41st |
| 1997 | 115 | 31st |
| 2003 | 66 | 57th |
| 2008 | 48 | 91st |
| 2014 | 22 | 188th |
| 2019 | 15 | 237th |
| 2025 | 20 | 183rd |
Its rank among boys names in Arkansas climbed from 291st in 1986 to 183rd in 2025.
The most babies named Dakota in Arkansas in a single year was 146, in 1995. Its best showing was 21st among boys names in 1995.
Across the country, Dakota reached its best rank of 15th in Oklahoma (1997). See Dakota in every state →
How popular is Dakota in Arkansas?
Dakota was the 183rd most popular boys name in Arkansas in 2025, with 20 babies named Dakota that year. Since 1986, Arkansas families have named 2,050 babies Dakota.
How many babies are named Dakota in Arkansas?
In 2025, 20 babies were named Dakota in Arkansas. The most babies named Dakota in Arkansas in a single year was 146, in 1995.
What is the rank of Dakota in Arkansas?
Dakota ranked 183rd among boys names in Arkansas in 2025. Its best showing was 21st among boys names in 1995.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.