Lakota
Lakota is a boy's name of Indigenous American origin.
Meaning
Ally, friend, or united.
Origin and history
Lakota is derived from the name of the Lakota Native American tribe, meaning 'ally' or 'friend'. It emerged as a given name in the United States during the late 20th century. While uncommon, it maintains steady, modest usage for American boys.
Popularity in the United States
1,556 babies in the United States have been named Lakota since 1880. It ranks #3190 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1724.
States where it is most popular
- NC (27.8 %)
- OK (17.4 %)
- OH (13 %)
- CA (9.6 %)
- PA (8.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 6 |
| 1980-1990 | 11 |
| 1990-2000 | 404 |
| 2000-2010 | 494 |
| 2010-2019 | 438 |
| 2020-2029 | 203 |
Fun facts
- The name comes directly from the autonym of the Lakota people, who form one of the three major subcultures of the Great Sioux Nation.
- The name gained traction as a unisex given name in the United States starting in the 1990s.