How old is someone named Dakota?
The average Dakota is 23 years old.
Half of all living Dakotas are between 16 and 30.
When was Dakota popular?
Dakota had one big moment, peaking in 1995. 61% of the babies ever named Dakota arrived in a single 15-year stretch.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 8 | 0 |
| 1920s | 6 | 0 |
| 1950s | 31 | under 100 |
| 1960s | 73 | under 100 |
| 1970s | 285 | 260 |
| 1980s | 3,022 | 2,900 |
| 1990s | 55,800 | 54,000 |
| 2000s | 40,585 | 40,000 |
| 2010s | 21,858 | 22,000 |
| 2020s | 12,908 | 13,000 |
How many Dakotas are still alive?
About 130,000 Dakotas are alive in the US today. That's 98% of the roughly 130,000 babies named Dakota since 1915.
Nearly every Dakota ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Dakota?
About half of living Dakotas are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Millennial 29%
- Gen Z 50%
- Gen Alpha 21%
Is Dakota an old name?
Not really. Dakota is younger than 65 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Dakota will be 39 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Dakota a boy or girl name?
Mostly a boy's name: 69% of living Dakotas are men, and 31% are women.
The women average 18 and the men 25.
Names the same age as Dakota
NAME TWIN
Dakota's name twin is Kiana. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Kiana's age curve is the closest match to Dakota's: 90% alike.
Other spellings: Dakotah (23)
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Questions about the name Dakota
How old is the average Dakota?
The average Dakota in the US is 23 years old. The median is 25, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Dakota?
About 130,000 Dakotas are alive in the US today, out of roughly 130,000 babies given the name since 1915.
When was the name Dakota most popular?
In 1995, when about 7,700 baby boys were named Dakota.
Is Dakota a Gen Z name?
Partly. Gen Z are the largest group, about 50% of living Dakotas, but the name spans several generations.
Is Dakota a boy or girl name?
Mostly a boy's name: 69% of living Dakotas are men, and 31% are women. The women average 18 and the men 25.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this