Boys name · Wisconsin
Dakota in Wisconsin
Dakota was the 397th most popular boys name in Wisconsin in 2025, with 13 babies named Dakota that year. Since 1987, Wisconsin families have named 2,192 babies Dakota.
Popularity over time
Dakota in Wisconsin, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 9 | 301st |
| 1992 | 73 | 92nd |
| 1998 | 146 | 49th |
| 2003 | 99 | 83rd |
| 2009 | 32 | 196th |
| 2014 | 11 | 457th |
| 2020 | 17 | 325th |
| 2025 | 13 | 397th |
Its rank among boys names in Wisconsin fell from 301st in 1987 to 397th in 2025.
The most babies named Dakota in Wisconsin in a single year was 172, in 1995. Its best showing was 38th 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 Wisconsin?
Dakota was the 397th most popular boys name in Wisconsin in 2025, with 13 babies named Dakota that year. Since 1987, Wisconsin families have named 2,192 babies Dakota.
How many babies are named Dakota in Wisconsin?
In 2025, 13 babies were named Dakota in Wisconsin. The most babies named Dakota in Wisconsin in a single year was 172, in 1995.
What is the rank of Dakota in Wisconsin?
Dakota ranked 397th among boys names in Wisconsin in 2025. Its best showing was 38th 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.