Dakota

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At a glance

801 dogs named Dakota appear in public records. It is used for girls and boys alike (72% female).

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Dakota?

#151dog name of 19,856
1 in 932dogs
801dogs in the records
#1,623cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 68%Boys 26%Not recorded 6%

72% girls · 28% boys among 749 dogs with a recorded sex

Dakota over the years

Falling
06.813.52013: 6.2, 2014: 8.5, 2015: 11.7, 2016: 7.0, 2017: 7.8, 2018: 7.2, 2019: 5.6, 2020: 7.5, 2021: 5.1, 2022: 8.1, 2023: 2.6, 2024: 5.02013201520172019202120232024

Dogs named Dakota per 10,000 dogs born that year, from the sources that record birth year.

Popular with these breeds

Names that sound like Dakota

DucatiDekotaDakhotaDokotaDakodaDaxterDaikonDaxie

Questions

Is Dakota a girl or boy dog name?

It is used for girls and boys alike (72% female).

How popular is Dakota for dogs?

Dakota is the #151 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 801 dogs in public records. The name is falling.

How do you pronounce Dakota?

Dakota is said in 3 syllables: Da·ko·ta. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Dakota?

Ducati, Dekota and Dakhota sound similar.

What breeds are often named Dakota?

Labrador Retrievers, Siberian Huskys and German Shepherds are the breeds most often called Dakota.

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