Boys name · Illinois
Dakota in Illinois
Dakota was the 329th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 33 babies named Dakota that year. Since 1986, Illinois families have named 3,152 babies Dakota.
Popularity over time
Dakota in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 6 | 794th |
| 1992 | 143 | 110th |
| 1997 | 220 | 82nd |
| 2003 | 101 | 170th |
| 2008 | 39 | 344th |
| 2014 | 19 | 553rd |
| 2019 | 42 | 291st |
| 2025 | 33 | 329th |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois climbed from 794th in 1986 to 329th in 2025.
The most babies named Dakota in Illinois in a single year was 274, in 1995. Its best showing was 56th 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 Illinois?
Dakota was the 329th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 33 babies named Dakota that year. Since 1986, Illinois families have named 3,152 babies Dakota.
How many babies are named Dakota in Illinois?
In 2025, 33 babies were named Dakota in Illinois. The most babies named Dakota in Illinois in a single year was 274, in 1995.
What is the rank of Dakota in Illinois?
Dakota ranked 329th among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 56th 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.