Lakota
Meaning
traditionally 'allies' or 'friends'; name of the Lakota Sioux nation
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Lakota peaked in the 1990s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Lakota
Most people given the name Lakota in the United States are teenagers or young adults today.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Lakota deep dive
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