Dekota Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
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✨ Dekota Name Meaning & Significance
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 59 peak births in 1998
Geographic Spread
Popular across 4 US states, with strongest presence in Tennessee
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 7 different American generations with varying popularity
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Dekota"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Dekota"
"Dekota" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3312th of 16616 | 267 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3573rd of 24088 | 425 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 6847th of 23106 | 142 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 12526th of 12526 | 5 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 12827th of 27321 | 58 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 9976th of 35406 | 159 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 9579th of 30306 | 127 |
Regional Popularity of "Dekota" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
61.30% 2259th/3685 |
- |
52.45% 2724th/5194 |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
57.95% 4238th/7313 |
67.40% 5030th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Dekota" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Dekota"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Dekota" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Dekota" in the United States
The name Dekota is most popular in Tennessee, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Dekota has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Dekota' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3312th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3573rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6847th out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 12526th out of 12526 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 12827th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 9976th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 9579th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Dekota' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.