Dacota

Q: Is Dacota a boy or girl name?

Dacota is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #14672, and as a girl name it ranks #33099.

Q: How popular is the name Dacota?

Dacota is ranked #14672 in popularity for boy names.

Boy Name #14,672 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Dacota is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Dacota often also consider Eremy, Dalante, Garrix .

Popularity Over Time

#14,672

Current Rank

Peaked 1997 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #14,672
Total SSA Count: 7

Nicknames

Dac Day Dacie Dacoie

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Also a Girl Name

Dacota is also used as a girl name, ranked #33099.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dacota

Is Dacota a boy or girl name?

Dacota is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #14672. As a girl name, it is ranked #33099. Dacota is more commonly used as a boy name.

How popular is the name Dacota?

Dacota is currently ranked #14672 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Dacota?

Common nicknames for Dacota include Dac, Day, Dacie, and Dacoie.

Is Dacota a common or rare name?

Dacota is an uncommon name, ranked #14672 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Dacota

Dacota is a boy name .

Is Dacota a boy or girl name? Dacota is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #14,672 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #33,099. Dacota is more commonly used as a boy name.

Dacota is currently ranked #14,672 in popularity for boy 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.