Boy · #7,534 in 2026

Dekel

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

Dekel, officially Dekel-Kfar Shitufi is a moshav in southern Israel. Located in the Hevel Shalom area of the north-western Negev desert near the Egypt-Gaza Strip-Israel border, it falls under the jurisdiction of Eshkol Regional Council. In 2024 it had a population of 453.

Current Rank

#7,534

Peak Rank

#7,534 (2004)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1994

First Year

2004

Last Year

2004

Peak Year

#7534

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Dekel

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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Origin & history

A Nahal settlement by the name of Dekel was established in the area in 1956, but was abandoned after the Suez Crisis later in the year. A gar'in group by the same name was formed in the Israeli settlement of Yamit in 1979. However, its establishment on the ground was delayed by the Camp David Accords which meant that Israel had to withdraw from Sinai . The moshav was founded in April 1982 by the eponymous Aguda Shitufit ( Co-operative Union ) with the help of the Jewish Agency .

The Story of Dekel

Dekel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1994, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2004, when 9 Dekels were born — ranking #7,534 that year. As of 2026, Dekel ranks #7,534 for baby boys with 9 births, with steady use. In total, more than 22 Dekels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Dekel

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

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Deckle
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Dickel
Dicle
Ducal
Dackel
Teckle
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Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dekel

What does the name Dekel mean?

How popular is Dekel in 2026?

In 2026, Dekel ranks #7,534 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.

When was Dekel most popular?

Dekel reached its peak popularity in 2004, ranking #7,534 that year with 9 babies given the name.

Is Dekel a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Dekel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dekel include Natalia, Karis, Gregoire. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Dekel

Dekel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1994 and has accumulated 22 births in the dataset. Dekel's peak popularity came in 2004 when it ranked #7,534. Use the chart and map above to compare Dekel'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.