Boys name · Tennessee
Dakota in Tennessee
Dakota was the 283rd most popular boys name in Tennessee in 2025, with 31 babies named Dakota that year. Since 1986, Tennessee families have named 3,742 babies Dakota.
Popularity over time
Dakota in Tennessee, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 12 | 284th |
| 1992 | 136 | 60th |
| 1997 | 218 | 39th |
| 2003 | 121 | 69th |
| 2008 | 60 | 146th |
| 2014 | 47 | 183rd |
| 2019 | 25 | 324th |
| 2025 | 31 | 283rd |
Its rank among boys names in Tennessee climbed from 284th in 1986 to 283rd in 2025.
The most babies named Dakota in Tennessee in a single year was 243, in 1994. Its best showing was 35th among boys names in 1994.
Across the country, Dakota reached its best rank of 15th in Oklahoma (1997). See Dakota in every state →
How popular is Dakota in Tennessee?
Dakota was the 283rd most popular boys name in Tennessee in 2025, with 31 babies named Dakota that year. Since 1986, Tennessee families have named 3,742 babies Dakota.
How many babies are named Dakota in Tennessee?
In 2025, 31 babies were named Dakota in Tennessee. The most babies named Dakota in Tennessee in a single year was 243, in 1994.
What is the rank of Dakota in Tennessee?
Dakota ranked 283rd among boys names in Tennessee in 2025. Its best showing was 35th among boys names in 1994.
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.