Boys name · New York
Dakota in New York
In SSA data for New York, 2,670 babies are named Dakota across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1985. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #666 most popular boys name, with 22 born.
Popularity over time
Dakota in New York, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 7 | #968 |
| 1991 | 59 | #302 |
| 1996 | 148 | #135 |
| 2002 | 105 | #171 |
| 2008 | 44 | #387 |
| 2014 | 26 | #577 |
| 2019 | 29 | #527 |
| 2025 | 22 | #666 |
New York had the most Dakota births in 1995, with 200. Dakota's highest rank in New York was #109, set in 1995.
Its rank among boys names in New York ran from #109 in 1995 to #995 in 2020, starting at #968 in 1985 and ending at #666 in 2025.
Nationally, Dakota's strongest state was Oklahoma, where it hit #15 in 1997. See Dakota in every state →
How popular is Dakota in New York?
In SSA data for New York, 2,670 babies are named Dakota across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1985. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #666 most popular boys name, with 22 born.
How many babies are named Dakota in New York?
New York recorded 22 births of babies named Dakota in 2025.
What is the rank of Dakota in New York?
Dakota ranked #666 among boys names in New York in 2025.
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.