Lakota

Lakota - A very unique male name



  Nov 07,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Lakota at a glance

Lakota is ranked #4139 among boy baby names in 2024, with 5 births in 2024. It peaked in 1998 at #2145 and first appeared on the charts in 1996.

Rank in 2024
#4139
Births in 2024
5
Peak year
1998 (#2145)
First appeared
1996
Trend
#2971 in 2019 → #4139 in 2024 (Falling)
Popularity
1 in 295,303 boys
Visitor rating
5.0/5 (14 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Lakota appeared on the charts for the first time in 1996 on position #2947. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Lakota and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Lakota? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Lakota. The baby boy name Lakota was given to 5 baby boys in 2024, ranking #4139 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 295,303 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Lakota peaked in popularity 28 years ago in 1998 on position 2145.



Famous with this name

Lakota Johnson
Juwan Lakota
Candise Lakota


How would you rate Lakota, 1-5?

Rating: 5.0/5 (14 recent votes)


Lakota is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Lakota is currently topping the baby name charts in North Carolina at position #1,403 - and is the least popular in North Carolina at position #1,403.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Lakota is where you live.


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Lakota origin and meaning

Lakota is a 6 letter name with 3 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Lakota, pop culture references for the name Lakota and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Lakota

We've found the following names that sound similar to Lakota, sorted by popularity.

Lakeith / Lestat / Leocadio / Light / Locadio / Lizette / Lizeth /

Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
20244139
20234149
20224132
20192971
20184055
20164100
20144186
20124088
20114144
20093709
20064073
20053973
20003200
19993549
19982145
19972481
19962947

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
North Carolina1403

Even more about Lakota


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Lakota a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Lakota?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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#
On chart
1998
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Lakota
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 295,303
Letter count 6
Syllable count 3
Year first discovered 1996
2024 births +5

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