Decker
Every Decker since 1990 — 2,968 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Decker
Decker is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,501 in 2025 with 117 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1990, 2,968 American babies have been named Decker. Its peak came in 2022, when 240 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Decker stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Decker year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #12,220 | 117 | #1,501 |
| 2024 | 7 | #12,493 | 174 | #1,186 |
| 2023 | 13 | #8,165 | 180 | #1,157 |
| 2022 | 21 | #5,828 | 219 | #1,017 |
| 2021 | 14 | #7,732 | 202 | #1,061 |
| 2020 | 11 | #9,091 | 205 | #1,013 |
| 2019 | 15 | #7,451 | 198 | #1,042 |
| 2018 | 13 | #8,261 | 210 | #989 |
| 2017 | 8 | #11,925 | 203 | #998 |
| 2016 | 12 | #9,028 | 200 | #1,013 |
| 2015 | — | — | 182 | #1,080 |
| 2014 | 5 | #17,223 | 180 | #1,075 |
| 2013 | — | — | 82 | #1,768 |
| 2012 | — | — | 72 | #1,967 |
| 2011 | — | — | 36 | #3,123 |
| 2010 | — | — | 31 | #3,477 |
| 2009 | — | — | 29 | #3,654 |
| 2008 | — | — | 30 | #3,578 |
| 2007 | — | — | 27 | #3,807 |
| 2006 | — | — | 15 | #5,586 |
| 2005 | — | — | 21 | #4,228 |
| 2004 | — | — | 20 | #4,300 |
| 2003 | — | — | 15 | #5,094 |
| 2002 | — | — | 17 | #4,547 |
| 2001 | — | — | 14 | #5,194 |
| 2000 | — | — | 30 | #2,932 |
| 1995 | — | — | 8 | #6,530 |
| 1990 | — | — | 14 | #4,023 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Decker in 2025?
Decker ranked #1,501 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 117 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Decker?
2,968 babies have been named Decker in the United States since 1990, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Decker most popular?
Decker peaked in 2022, when 240 newborns received the name.
Is Decker a boy or girl name?
Decker is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 96% of babies with the name.
Is the name Decker rising or falling?
Decker is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.