Boys name · Michigan
Dakota in Michigan
Dakota was the 259th most popular boys name in Michigan in 2025, with 39 babies named Dakota that year. Since 1986, Michigan families have named 3,672 babies Dakota.
Popularity over time
Dakota in Michigan, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 6 | 630th |
| 1992 | 130 | 96th |
| 1997 | 226 | 62nd |
| 2003 | 131 | 96th |
| 2008 | 71 | 156th |
| 2014 | 37 | 270th |
| 2019 | 26 | 346th |
| 2025 | 39 | 259th |
Its rank among boys names in Michigan climbed from 630th in 1986 to 259th in 2025.
The most babies named Dakota in Michigan in a single year was 294, in 1995. Its best showing was 48th 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 Michigan?
Dakota was the 259th most popular boys name in Michigan in 2025, with 39 babies named Dakota that year. Since 1986, Michigan families have named 3,672 babies Dakota.
How many babies are named Dakota in Michigan?
In 2025, 39 babies were named Dakota in Michigan. The most babies named Dakota in Michigan in a single year was 294, in 1995.
What is the rank of Dakota in Michigan?
Dakota ranked 259th among boys names in Michigan in 2025. Its best showing was 48th 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.