Boys name · Illinois
Dakota in Illinois
In SSA data for Illinois, 3,152 babies are named Dakota across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1986. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #329 most popular boys name, with 33 born.
Popularity over time
Dakota in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 6 | #794 |
| 1992 | 143 | #110 |
| 1997 | 220 | #82 |
| 2003 | 101 | #170 |
| 2008 | 39 | #344 |
| 2014 | 19 | #553 |
| 2019 | 42 | #291 |
| 2025 | 33 | #329 |
No year in Illinois had more Dakota births than 1995, when 274 were born. Dakota's highest rank in Illinois was #56, set in 1995.
Its rank among boys names in Illinois ran from #56 in 1995 to #794 in 1986, starting at #794 in 1986 and ending at #329 in 2025.
Nationally, Dakota's strongest state was Oklahoma, where it hit #15 in 1997. See Dakota in every state →
How popular is Dakota in Illinois?
In SSA data for Illinois, 3,152 babies are named Dakota across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1986. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #329 most popular boys name, with 33 born.
How many babies are named Dakota in Illinois?
Illinois recorded 33 births of babies named Dakota in 2025.
What is the rank of Dakota in Illinois?
Dakota ranked #329 among boys names in Illinois in 2025.
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.