Unisex · #8,299 in 2026

Dacotah

Current Rank
#8,299
Peak Rank
#4,290 (1994)
Total Babies
76
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #12,688 (32 total)
👦 Boy peak #4,290 (76 total)
👦As Boy Name
1992
First Year
2005
Last Year
1994
Peak Year
#4290
Peak Rank
76
Total Count
10
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1995
First Year
2009
Last Year
1999
Peak Year
#12688
Peak Rank
32
Total Count
6
Years Active

The Story of Dacotah

As a girl name

Dacotah first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1995, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1999, when 6 Dacotahs were born — ranking #12,688 that year. As of 2026, Dacotah ranks #17,292 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 32 Dacotahs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Dacotah first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1992, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1994, when 14 Dacotahs were born — ranking #4,290 that year. As of 2026, Dacotah ranks #8,299 for boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 76 Dacotahs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Girls Boys

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Dacotah

Phonetically similar names — useful when Dacotah is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Dakota
  • Ducati
  • Dacoity
  • Toccata
  • Takata
  • Docta
  • Dicta
  • Dicot
  • Dacoit
  • Decoteau
  • Dicots
  • Dacoits

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dacotah

What does the name Dacotah mean?
Dacotah is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1992. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Dacotah in 2026?
In 2026, Dacotah ranks #8,299 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.
When was Dacotah most popular?
Dacotah reached its peak popularity in 1994, ranking #4,290 that year with 14 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Dacotah most popular?
Dacotah has historically been most popular in Minnesota. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Dacotah.
Is Dacotah a unisex name?
Yes — Dacotah is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 30% of Dacotahs assigned female and 70% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Dacotah?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dacotah include Nicandro, Arren, Rasul. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Dacotah

Dacotah is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1992 and has accumulated 76 births in the dataset. Dacotah's peak popularity came in 1994 when it ranked #4,290. Use the chart and map above to compare Dacotah's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.