Unisex nameCurrently #3,642 in the USSteady
Lakota
//ləˈkoʊtə//
3 syllablesPeak year: 19976 lettersStarts with L
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Lakota's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Lakota's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Lakota |
|---|---|
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 10 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 13 |
| 1990 | 21 |
| 1991 | 50 |
| 1992 | 46 |
| 1993 | 68 |
| 1994 | 83 |
| 1995 | 108 |
| 1996 | 125 |
| 1997 | 148 |
| 1998 | 116 |
| 1999 | 112 |
| 2000 | 100 |
| 2001 | 94 |
| 2002 | 95 |
| 2003 | 96 |
| 2004 | 93 |
| 2005 | 122 |
| 2006 | 119 |
| 2007 | 100 |
| 2008 | 84 |
| 2009 | 112 |
| 2010 | 79 |
| 2011 | 83 |
| 2012 | 112 |
| 2013 | 112 |
| 2014 | 99 |
| 2015 | 91 |
| 2016 | 79 |
| 2017 | 82 |
| 2018 | 73 |
| 2019 | 77 |
| 2020 | 83 |
| 2021 | 55 |
| 2022 | 70 |
| 2023 | 83 |
| 2024 | 56 |
Lakota through the decades
- Lakota peaked in 1997, when 148 babies were named Lakota in the US.
- The 2000s were Lakota's strongest decade, averaging 102 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Lakota has fallen 27% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Lakota currently ranks #3,642 in the US and is holding steady.