Boys name · Ohio
Dakota in Ohio
Dakota was the 236th most popular boys name in Ohio in 2025, with 53 babies named Dakota that year. Since 1986, Ohio families have named 5,257 babies Dakota.
Popularity over time
Dakota in Ohio, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 13 | 398th |
| 1992 | 186 | 86th |
| 1997 | 333 | 51st |
| 2003 | 191 | 86th |
| 2008 | 93 | 142nd |
| 2014 | 53 | 242nd |
| 2019 | 58 | 232nd |
| 2025 | 53 | 236th |
Its rank among boys names in Ohio climbed from 398th in 1986 to 236th in 2025.
The most babies named Dakota in Ohio in a single year was 371, in 1996. Its best showing was 44th 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 Ohio?
Dakota was the 236th most popular boys name in Ohio in 2025, with 53 babies named Dakota that year. Since 1986, Ohio families have named 5,257 babies Dakota.
How many babies are named Dakota in Ohio?
In 2025, 53 babies were named Dakota in Ohio. The most babies named Dakota in Ohio in a single year was 371, in 1996.
What is the rank of Dakota in Ohio?
Dakota ranked 236th among boys names in Ohio in 2025. Its best showing was 44th 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.