Total births
76
Unisex name · since 1992
Dacotah
Since 1992, U.S. Social Security records show 76 babies named Dacotah, peaking in 1994. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 76
- total births
- 1992–2005
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 75%
- born in that decade
76 boys have been named Dacotah since 1992, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Dacotah has 76 recorded births among boys since 1992, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used boys names, busiest in the 1990s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1992 to 2005.
- 76 total births
- 1992–2005 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 75% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
76 boys have been named Dacotah since 1992, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2005.
- 76
- total births
- 1992–2005
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 75%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
75% of everyone ever named Dacotah was born in this single decade.
1994
Single peak year
14 babies were named Dacotah in 1994 - its busiest year on record.
Dacotah's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Dacotah's SSA record in two at 1998 and the more recent half accounts for 42% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 58%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2002, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1994 peak of 14, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Dacotah at a glance
Last recorded 2005Peak year
1994
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1992
Dacotah popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1992–2005
- Peak year (1994)
- 14
- Annual births at peak, across 14 years of records
Dacotah popularity over time - girls
32 total births recorded since 1995 (Dacotah as girls' name)
Dacotah by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Dacotah's strongest decade.
57 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 75% of all-time use.
Dacotah births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
57 births
- 2000s 19
2000s
19 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 57 births (75% of all-time use).
Dacotah by state
Where Dacotah concentrates geographically, total births since 1992
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Minnesota | | 5 | 6.6% |
Minnesota share of Dacotah's total US births 6.6%
5 of 76 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dacotah? ▼
76 babies have been named Dacotah since 1992. It was last recorded in 2005. The peak year was 1994 with 14 births.
When was Dacotah most popular? ▼
Dacotah was most popular in the 1990s decade with 57 total births. The single peak year was 1994.
Where is Dacotah most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Dacotah are Minnesota (5 births).
Is Dacotah a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Dacotah is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 76 births, and as a girl's name it has 32 births.
How long has the name Dacotah been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Dacotah since 1992 -- 14 years through the most recent 2005 data.
What names are similar to Dacotah? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Dacoda, Dace, Dacota, Dacari, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Dacotah's data
- Dacotah's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (57 total births) through the 2000s (19) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Minnesota records the most Dacotahs (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Minnesota names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Dacotah
Nearby Names Like Dacotah
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dacotah
Dacoda Boy
544 births
Dace Boy
#5718 524 births
Dacota Boy
491 births
Dacari Boy
#4404 443 births
Dacian Boy
#8537 306 births
Compare Dacotah side by side: Dacotah vs Dacoda Dacotah vs Dace Dacotah vs Dacota
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1992–2005 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Dacotah: Baby Name Since 1992 - 76 Births, Peak 1994." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dacotah. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Dacotah draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.