Dacota
Dacota is a girl baby name. Ranked #33,099 in the US, popular nicknames include Dac, Day, and Dacie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Dacota first appeared in US Social Security records in 1990.
Over 188 babies have been named Dacota in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dacota is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #33,099 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #33,099
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Classic pairing, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Also a Boy Name
Dacota is also used as a boy name, ranked #14672.
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About the Name Dacota
Dacota is a girl name .
Is Dacota a boy or girl name? Dacota is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #33,099 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #14,672. Dacota is more commonly used as a boy name.
Dacota is currently ranked #33,099 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dacota include Dac, Day, Dacie, and Dacoie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis