Total births
845
Unisex name · since 1986
Dekota
Since 1986, U.S. Social Security records show 845 babies named Dekota, peaking in 1995. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6619
- among boys today
- 845
- born since 1986
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 54%
- more common than other boys
845 babies have been named Dekota since 1986, making it today's #6619 unisex name.
Dekota has 845 recorded births among boys since 1986, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #6619 as of the latest data, more common than 54% of boys, 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 1986 to 2025.
- #6619 among boys today
- 845 born since 1986
- 1990s peak decade
- 54% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Dekota is currently the #6619 unisex name in America, more common than 54% of boys - 845 born since 1986, peaking in the 1990s.
- #6619
- among boys today
- 845
- born since 1986
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 54%
- more common than other boys
Dekota vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6619
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 54% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Dekota was born in this single decade.
1995
Single peak year
51 babies were named Dekota in 1995 - its busiest year on record.
How Dekota compares
845 Top 34% higher than 66% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Dekota's all-time total is 130% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Dekota | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 845 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 51 | 23 | 22,252 |
Dekota's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Dekota's full recorded timeline at 2006, 32% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 68% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 2015, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1995 peak of 51 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Dekota at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1995
Current rank
#6,619
Active since
1986
Dekota popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1986–2025
- Peak year (1995)
- 51
- Annual births at peak, across 40 years of records
Dekota popularity over time - girls
349 total births recorded since 1959 (Dekota as girls' name)
Dekota by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Dekota's strongest decade.
350 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Dekota births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 48
1980s
48 births
- 1990s
1990s
350 births
- 2000s
2000s
258 births
- 2010s 114
2010s
114 births
- 2020s 75
2020s
75 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 350 births (41% of all-time use).
How Dekota compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Dekota's total volume
Dekota vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Dekota by state
Where Dekota concentrates geographically, total births since 1986
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Tennessee | | 16 | 1.9% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 11 | 1.3% |
| #3 | Indiana | | 6 | 0.7% |
| #4 | Washington | | 5 | 0.6% |
Tennessee share of Dekota's total US births 1.9%
Even split
16 of 845 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dekota? ▼
Dekota has been given to 845 babies in the U.S. since 1986, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #6619 as of the latest data. 51 babies were born in 1995, its single highest year.
When was Dekota most popular? ▼
Dekota was most popular in the 1990s decade with 350 total births. The single peak year was 1995.
Where is Dekota most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Dekota are Tennessee (16 births), Georgia (11 births), Indiana (6 births).
Is Dekota a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Dekota is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 845 births, and as a girl's name it has 349 births.
How long has the name Dekota been used? ▼
Records for Dekota go back to 1986, giving 40 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Dekota? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Deklan, Deklyn, Dekari, Deklin, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Dekota's data
- Dekota's decade-level peak was the 1990s (350 total births); usage has since declined to 75 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Tennessee records the most Dekotas (16 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Tennessee 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 Dekota
Nearby Names Like Dekota
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dekota
Deklan Boy
#1890 2,484 births
Deklyn Boy
#4525 787 births
Dekari Boy
#2495 687 births
Deklin Boy
#7532 595 births
Dekker Boy
#6133 370 births
Compare Dekota side by side: Dekota vs Deklan Dekota vs Deklyn Dekota vs Dekari
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Dekota
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1986–2025 (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. "Dekota: #6619 Unisex Name - 845 Births, Peak 1995." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dekota. 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 Dekota 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 July 2026.