Decker
Decker is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Roof coverer, tatcher, or maker of coverings.
Origin and history
Decker originates as an occupational surname derived from Middle Low German and Middle Dutch roots referring to a roof coverer or tatcher. It has recently gained traction in the United States as a given name, following the trend of using rugged occupational surnames. Its usage has increased significantly in the 2020s.
Popularity in the United States
2,842 babies in the United States have been named Decker since 1880. It ranks #2430 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1032.
States where it is most popular
- CA (12.6 %)
- TX (10 %)
- CO (8.7 %)
- FL (6.3 %)
- MN (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 133 |
| 2000-2010 | 218 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,394 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,097 |
Fun facts
- The name originally denoted someone who constructed roofs or coverings, derived from the Germanic root 'decken' meaning to cover.
- A majority of the recorded U.S. birth usage for Decker as a given name has occurred in the 2020s.