Boys name · Kentucky
Dakota in Kentucky
Dakota was the 184th most popular boys name in Kentucky in 2025, with 31 babies named Dakota that year. Since 1986, Kentucky families have named 3,280 babies Dakota.
Popularity over time
Dakota in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 11 | 225th |
| 1992 | 122 | 51st |
| 1997 | 193 | 29th |
| 2003 | 136 | 47th |
| 2008 | 56 | 114th |
| 2014 | 35 | 162nd |
| 2019 | 18 | 276th |
| 2025 | 31 | 184th |
Its rank among boys names in Kentucky climbed from 225th in 1986 to 184th in 2025.
The most babies named Dakota in Kentucky in a single year was 233, 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 Kentucky?
Dakota was the 184th most popular boys name in Kentucky in 2025, with 31 babies named Dakota that year. Since 1986, Kentucky families have named 3,280 babies Dakota.
How many babies are named Dakota in Kentucky?
In 2025, 31 babies were named Dakota in Kentucky. The most babies named Dakota in Kentucky in a single year was 233, in 1995.
What is the rank of Dakota in Kentucky?
Dakota ranked 184th among boys names in Kentucky 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.