Dekota

Unisex

Dekota has been given to 1,194 babies in the U.S. since 1959. It peaked in 1998. In 2025, about 1 in 155,280 boys was named Dekota.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,194

Peak year

1998 (59 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1959

10-year trend

▼ -39%

Gender split

29% girls / 71% boys

Names one letter away from Dekota — alternate spellings parents actually use.

134,576 babies since 1915

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Dekota.

1,195 babies since 1974

1,197 babies since 1964

1,191 babies since 1978

1,198 babies since 1974

1,190 babies since 1958

1,189 babies since 1952

1,186 babies since 1974

1,203 babies since 1945

How popular is the name Dekota?

Dekota has been given to 1,194 babies in the U.S. since 1959. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Dekota peak?

Dekota peaked in 1998, when 59 babies were given the name.

Is Dekota a girl or boy name?

Dekota is a unisex name, used for both girls and boys.

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