Boys name · Missouri
Dakota in Missouri
Dakota was the 233rd most popular boys name in Missouri in 2025, with 31 babies named Dakota that year. Since 1985, Missouri families have named 4,005 babies Dakota.
Popularity over time
Dakota in Missouri, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 7 | 391st |
| 1991 | 153 | 64th |
| 1996 | 244 | 36th |
| 2002 | 156 | 53rd |
| 2008 | 80 | 109th |
| 2014 | 23 | 295th |
| 2019 | 28 | 250th |
| 2025 | 31 | 233rd |
Its rank among boys names in Missouri climbed from 391st in 1985 to 233rd in 2025.
The most babies named Dakota in Missouri in a single year was 289, in 1995. Its best showing was 30th 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 Missouri?
Dakota was the 233rd most popular boys name in Missouri in 2025, with 31 babies named Dakota that year. Since 1985, Missouri families have named 4,005 babies Dakota.
How many babies are named Dakota in Missouri?
In 2025, 31 babies were named Dakota in Missouri. The most babies named Dakota in Missouri in a single year was 289, in 1995.
What is the rank of Dakota in Missouri?
Dakota ranked 233rd among boys names in Missouri in 2025. Its best showing was 30th 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.