Decker
Meaningroofer, thatcher · German
- US rank
- #1,499
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #984 in 2018
117 babies were named Decker in the US in 2025. It has dropped 486 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1990–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Decker you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 14,599 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Decker, 117 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Decker would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDecker first shows up in US birth records in 1990, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 35 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2018, when it reached #984.
- Then vs nowDecker is 4.5× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 65,359 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 14,599.
- TrendDecker has slipped 486 places over the last five years and now sits at #1,499. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedDecker is most popular in Wisconsin, where it ranks #618, followed by Minnesota (#640) and Colorado (#756). It's in the top 1,000 in 3 states.
- MeaningIn German, Decker means “roofer, thatcher”. Our records link it to English and German roots.
About the name Decker
Decker is a boy name of English and German origin meaning “roofer, thatcher”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-ker”. US birth records list Decker for boys from 1990 to 2025, in 36 of those 36 years. Its best year was 2018, when it ranked #984 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,499, with 117 babies.
Origin:English namesGerman names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6.8 | 146,628 boys |
| 2000s | 11 | 91,659 boys |
| 2010s | 75 | 13,399 boys |
| 2020s | 106 | 9,458 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Decker
What does the name Decker mean?
Decker means “roofer, thatcher” in German.
What is the origin of the name Decker?
Decker has English, German roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Decker a boy or girl name?
Decker is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Decker?
Decker ranked #1,499 for US boys in 2025, given to 117 babies. Its best year was 2018 (#984).