Lakota, derived from the Native American tribe of the same name, is a distinctive and unique given name of recent popularity. Pronounced LAH-ko-tah, it consists of three syllables with stress on the first syllable. The name Lakota has gained recognition in popular culture, notably through its use by celebrities such as actresses Lake Bell and Lake Louise Portwood Wallace. However, its origins lie deep within Native American history and culture.
The name Lakota experienced a significant rise in popularity between the years 1990 and 2005, with peaks of 47 births in 1994 and 80 births in 1997. However, since then, its usage has steadily declined, reaching a low of 29 births in 2021. Overall, from 1983 to 2023, there have been a total of 1621 babies named Lakota.