Holding steady.
Popularity of Decarla since 1959
Babies named Decarla per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1965, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Decarla's real moment was 1975.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 55 |
| 1970s | 39 |
| 1980s | 16 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Decarla is a rare modern name that emerged in the United States in the late 1950s, first recorded in 1959. It was most popular in the 1970s, reaching its peak in 1975, though it never entered the top 1,000 names. The name combines the prefix De- with Carla, following a pattern common in American name invention at the time. Its usage has been consistently low but stable, and it remains a distinctive choice without widespread fame or historical roots. While no top states are associated with Decarla, it likely saw scattered use across the country. Parents drawn to this name may appreciate its uniqueness and the familiar sound of Carla within it.
Decarla is a modern American coinage, formed by adding the fashionable prefix De- to the name Carla. Carla itself is a feminine form of Carlo, the Italian variant of Charles, ultimately from a Germanic word meaning 'free man'. The name Decarla first appeared in U.S. records in 1959 and saw modest use during the 1970s, reflecting a trend of creating distinctive names with De- and similar prefixes.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dee, Carla, Dede
Sibling names for Decarla
Names that share Decarla's style, for a brother or sister.
