Boys name · Pennsylvania
Dakota in Pennsylvania
Dakota was the 326th most popular boys name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 34 babies named Dakota that year. Since 1987, Pennsylvania families have named 3,865 babies Dakota.
Popularity over time
Dakota in Pennsylvania, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 10 | 489th |
| 1992 | 145 | 95th |
| 1998 | 246 | 63rd |
| 2003 | 150 | 92nd |
| 2009 | 59 | 191st |
| 2014 | 48 | 242nd |
| 2020 | 25 | 397th |
| 2025 | 34 | 326th |
Its rank among boys names in Pennsylvania climbed from 489th in 1987 to 326th in 2025.
The most babies named Dakota in Pennsylvania in a single year was 286, in 1996. Its best showing was 57th among boys names in 1996.
Across the country, Dakota reached its best rank of 15th in Oklahoma (1997). See Dakota in every state →
How popular is Dakota in Pennsylvania?
Dakota was the 326th most popular boys name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 34 babies named Dakota that year. Since 1987, Pennsylvania families have named 3,865 babies Dakota.
How many babies are named Dakota in Pennsylvania?
In 2025, 34 babies were named Dakota in Pennsylvania. The most babies named Dakota in Pennsylvania in a single year was 286, in 1996.
What is the rank of Dakota in Pennsylvania?
Dakota ranked 326th among boys names in Pennsylvania in 2025. Its best showing was 57th among boys names in 1996.
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.