Boys name · Texas
Dakota in Texas
Dakota was the 346th most popular boys name in Texas in 2025, with 110 babies named Dakota that year. Since 1979, Texas families have named 6,361 babies Dakota.
Popularity over time
Dakota in Texas, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 8 | 929th |
| 1988 | 46 | 375th |
| 1994 | 375 | 99th |
| 2000 | 297 | 138th |
| 2007 | 116 | 297th |
| 2013 | 56 | 497th |
| 2019 | 93 | 368th |
| 2025 | 110 | 346th |
Its rank among boys names in Texas climbed from 929th in 1979 to 346th in 2025.
The most babies named Dakota in Texas in a single year was 422, in 1995. Its best showing was 85th 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 Texas?
Dakota was the 346th most popular boys name in Texas in 2025, with 110 babies named Dakota that year. Since 1979, Texas families have named 6,361 babies Dakota.
How many babies are named Dakota in Texas?
In 2025, 110 babies were named Dakota in Texas. The most babies named Dakota in Texas in a single year was 422, in 1995.
What is the rank of Dakota in Texas?
Dakota ranked 346th among boys names in Texas in 2025. Its best showing was 85th 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.