Boys name · Virginia
Dakota in Virginia
Dakota was the 284th most popular boys name in Virginia in 2025, with 30 babies named Dakota that year. Since 1985, Virginia families have named 2,679 babies Dakota.
Popularity over time
Dakota in Virginia, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 5 | 531st |
| 1992 | 85 | 93rd |
| 1997 | 154 | 56th |
| 2003 | 82 | 108th |
| 2008 | 54 | 170th |
| 2014 | 29 | 300th |
| 2019 | 24 | 344th |
| 2025 | 30 | 284th |
Its rank among boys names in Virginia climbed from 531st in 1985 to 284th in 2025.
The most babies named Dakota in Virginia in a single year was 187, in 1995. Its best showing was 51st 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 Virginia?
Dakota was the 284th most popular boys name in Virginia in 2025, with 30 babies named Dakota that year. Since 1985, Virginia families have named 2,679 babies Dakota.
How many babies are named Dakota in Virginia?
In 2025, 30 babies were named Dakota in Virginia. The most babies named Dakota in Virginia in a single year was 187, in 1995.
What is the rank of Dakota in Virginia?
Dakota ranked 284th among boys names in Virginia in 2025. Its best showing was 51st 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.