Lakota

Lakota is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 56 babies in the United States.

Lakota at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Lakota

Lakota belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Lakota first appears in Social Security records in 1978 and has been given to 3,174 babies since 1880, including 56 in 2024.

Lakota in US records

First recorded (US)
1978
Babies named Lakota in 2024
56
Total since 1880
3,174

Lakota in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1998
Babies named Lakota in 2011
3
Total since 1996
6

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Lakota mean?

The meaning of Lakota is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Lakota a boy or girl name?

Lakota is a unisex name. In 2024, 56 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Lakota?

Lakota comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Lakota?

Lakota is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1978 and has been given to 3,174 babies since 1880.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].