Declining since 2021, #1,499 for boys today.
Popularity of Decker since 1990
Babies named Decker per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 133 |
| 2000s | 218 |
| 2010s | 1,394 |
| 2020s | 1,097 |
Meaning & origin
Decker is an occupational surname turned given name, rooted in the trade of thatching roofs. It first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1990, and its popularity peaked at rank 1,499 in 2022. Since 2021, its usage has been declining slightly. In 2025, it was given to roughly 1 in 14,599 boys, with the highest concentrations in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Colorado. As a surname-style name, Decker fits alongside other occupational picks like Cooper and Parker, offering a straightforward, rugged feel.
Decker derives from the Middle English 'dekker', an occupational surname for a thatcher or roofer, from the Old English 'þeccan' meaning 'to cover'. As a given name, it emerged in the late 20th century, following the trend of using surnames as first names. It has seen modest but steady use in the United States since the 1990s.
Where Decker is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dek
Variants: Decker
Sibling names for Decker
Names that share Decker's style, for a brother or sister.
