Boys name · Indiana
Dakota in Indiana
Dakota was the 256th most popular boys name in Indiana in 2025, with 32 babies named Dakota that year. Since 1986, Indiana families have named 3,829 babies Dakota.
Popularity over time
Dakota in Indiana, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 7 | 394th |
| 1992 | 159 | 61st |
| 1997 | 269 | 36th |
| 2003 | 122 | 84th |
| 2008 | 59 | 154th |
| 2014 | 32 | 252nd |
| 2019 | 33 | 238th |
| 2025 | 32 | 256th |
Its rank among boys names in Indiana climbed from 394th in 1986 to 256th in 2025.
The most babies named Dakota in Indiana in a single year was 352, in 1995. Its best showing was 26th 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 Indiana?
Dakota was the 256th most popular boys name in Indiana in 2025, with 32 babies named Dakota that year. Since 1986, Indiana families have named 3,829 babies Dakota.
How many babies are named Dakota in Indiana?
In 2025, 32 babies were named Dakota in Indiana. The most babies named Dakota in Indiana in a single year was 352, in 1995.
What is the rank of Dakota in Indiana?
Dakota ranked 256th among boys names in Indiana in 2025. Its best showing was 26th 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.