How Many People Are Named Nakota?

Complete statistics for the name Nakota: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Nakota
Very Rare
American

Nakota is a very rare name for boys, with only 373 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 885,588 Americans. The majority of Nakotas are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.

~373
Living in US
1 in 885,588
Americans
2005
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes strength
🌐
Origin
American
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Confident
8
Life Path Number

It's believed that life-path number 8 represents leadership and authority.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

397
Worldwide Bearers
#2,187,323
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
373
🇮🇳 India
1
🇲🇽 Mexico
1
🇳🇬 Nigeria
1
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
231 (62%)
♀ Female
142 (38%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 19
301
Would be under 30 (80%)
77
Would be 30–60 (20%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 378 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2005

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
76
Classic Feel
20
Modern Appeal
100
International
0

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Nakota Through the Generations

Nakota emerged as a name in the mid-2000s, peaking in popularity in 2005 with 21 births. Since then, its usage has remained stable, with most Nakotas born in the last two decades. Today, 301 Nakotas are under 30, while 77 are between 30 and 60, indicating a strong presence among younger generations.

✨ Similar Names to Nakota

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Nakota's American roots

📄 About the Name Nakota

How Many People Have the Name Nakota?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 373 people in the United States currently share the name Nakota. That works out to roughly 1 in every 885,588 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Nakota a Common or Rare Name?

Nakota is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Nakota Mean?

Nakota means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Nakota in SSA data, approximately 62% are male and 38% are female.

When Was Nakota Most Popular?

The name Nakota reached peak popularity in 2005, with 21 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Nakota?

Approximately 373 people named Nakota live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 378. That works out to roughly 1 in 885,588 Americans.

Is Nakota a rare name?

Nakota is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 885,588 Americans has this name.

What does the name Nakota mean?

Nakota means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins.

Is Nakota more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 62% of people named Nakota are male and 38% are female.

When was Nakota most popular?

Nakota peaked in 2005 with 21 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US373
All-Time Births378
1 in X1 in 885,588
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age19
Peak Year2005
World Rank#2,187,323
Male %62%
Female %38%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.