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Lakota

Lakota: name meaning, origin and popularity

Unisex name

How popular is Lakota?

69U.S. babies in 2025
#1531peak rank (1997)
3,245babies since 1880

Since 1880, 1,689 girls and 1,556 boys in the U.S. have been named Lakota (52% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1860 in 1997. Its highest rank for boys was #1531 in 1997. In 2025, 69 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Lakota FAQ

How popular is the name Lakota?

Since 1880, 1,689 girls and 1,556 boys in the U.S. have been named Lakota (52% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1860 in 1997. Its highest rank for boys was #1531 in 1997. In 2025, 69 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Lakota a boy or girl name?

Lakota is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (1,689 girls and 1,556 boys since 1880).

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year).