Lakoda Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
American
Gender Distribution:
65% Masculine / 35% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from the Sioux language, Lakoda means 'friend' or 'ally'.
Meaning of the Name Lakoda
Lakoda is a Native American name derived from the Sioux language. It is believed to mean 'friend' or 'ally'. The name has a strong connection to the Lakota Tribe, which is part of the Sioux Nation. Lakoda carries a sense of strength, loyalty, and unity.
Popularity of the Name Lakoda
The popularity for the name Lakoda peaked in popularity in the year 2012 with 23 births, which ranked number 9,955 out of 31,315 unique names for that year. Lakoda had the most female births in 2012 with 23, which ranked number 5,709 out of 19,523 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2012 with 13, which ranked number 6,302 out of 14,248 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Lakoda has declined sharply over the last ten years from 36 births to 11 births, a decline of -69.44%. Among males, Lakoda has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 13 births to 6 births, a decline of -53.85%. Among females, Lakoda has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 23 births to 5 births, a decline of -78.26%.
Nationwide Popularity of Lakoda
- 10 Year Trend of Lakoda: -69.44%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Lakoda: -53.85%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Lakoda: -78.26%
Popularity of Lakoda by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Lakoda. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Lakoda in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Lakoda is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Lakoda
- Total Births of Lakoda: 10 (-11.18%)
- Male Births of Lakoda: 6 (-7.44%)
- Female Births of Lakoda: 4 (-14.15%)
Given the downward trend of Lakoda over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -11.18% decrease in total births, for a total of 10 births in 2024. Male births for Lakoda have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 6 male births in 2024, a decrease of -7.44%. For Females, births for Lakoda have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 4 female births in 2024, a decrease of -14.15%.