Boys name · California
Dakota in California
Dakota was the 525th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 59 babies named Dakota that year. Since 1978, California families have named 4,488 babies Dakota.
Popularity over time
Dakota in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 5 | 1366th |
| 1986 | 17 | 778th |
| 1993 | 268 | 191st |
| 1999 | 213 | 205th |
| 2006 | 88 | 402nd |
| 2012 | 34 | 754th |
| 2019 | 52 | 580th |
| 2025 | 59 | 525th |
Its rank among boys names in California climbed from 1366th in 1978 to 525th in 2025.
The most babies named Dakota in California in a single year was 359, in 1995. Its best showing was 162nd 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 California?
Dakota was the 525th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 59 babies named Dakota that year. Since 1978, California families have named 4,488 babies Dakota.
How many babies are named Dakota in California?
In 2025, 59 babies were named Dakota in California. The most babies named Dakota in California in a single year was 359, in 1995.
What is the rank of Dakota in California?
Dakota ranked 525th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 162nd 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.