Boy · #7,300 in 2026

Decklan

Name: Popularity of the name Decklan in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Decklan, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#7,300

Peak Rank

#2,472 (2018)

Total Babies

596

5-Yr Trend

-70%

2001

First Year

2026

Last Year

2018

Peak Year

#2472

Peak Rank

596

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Decklan

Decklan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2001, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2018, when 52 Decklans were born — ranking #2,472 that year. As of 2026, Decklan ranks #7,300 for baby boys with 9 births, falling sharply (-70%). In total, more than 596 Decklans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Decklan

Phonetically similar names — useful when Decklan is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Decline
Declan
Deccan
Delon
Dellen
Delen
Decken
Duckling
Dylan
Diction
Dillon
Duction

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Decklan

What does the name Decklan mean?

Decklan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2001. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Decklan in 2026?

In 2026, Decklan ranks #7,300 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.

When was Decklan most popular?

Decklan reached its peak popularity in 2018, ranking #2,472 that year with 52 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Decklan most popular?

Decklan has historically been most popular in Oklahoma, Tennessee, North Carolina. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Decklan.

Is Decklan a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Decklan is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Decklan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Decklan include Oaklyn, Acey, Della. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Decklan

Decklan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2001 and has accumulated 596 births in the dataset. Decklan's peak popularity came in 2018 when it ranked #2,472. Use the chart and map above to compare Decklan's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.