Dekota
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Dekota first appeared in US Social Security records in 1986.
Over 834 babies have been named Dekota in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dekota is past its peak , currently ranked #6,927 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #6,927
- Total SSA Count
- 13
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About the Name Dekota
Dekota is a boy name .
Is Dekota a boy or girl name? Dekota is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #6,927 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #16,734. Dekota is more commonly used as a boy name.
Dekota is currently ranked #6,927 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dekota include Dek, Deko, Dekoy, Dekoie, Dey, Deie, and Dekkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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