Total births
16
Boys' name · since 1980
Decedric
Since 1980, U.S. Social Security records show 16 babies named Decedric, peaking in 1996. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 16
- total births
- 1980–1996
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 63%
- born in that decade
Decedric is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 16 have been recorded since 1980.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Decedric has been recorded 16 times among boys since 1980, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1980 to 1996.
- 16 total births
- 1980–1996 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 63% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
16 boys have been named Decedric since 1980, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1996.
- 16
- total births
- 1980–1996
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 63%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
63% of everyone ever named Decedric was born in this single decade.
1996
Single peak year
6 babies were named Decedric in 1996 - its busiest year on record.
Decedric's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Decedric's SSA record in two at 1988 and the more recent half accounts for 69% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 31%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1980, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1996 peak of 6, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Decedric at a glance
Last recorded 1996Peak year
1996
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1980
Decedric popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1980–1996
- Peak year (1996)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 17 years of records
Decedric by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Decedric's strongest decade.
10 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 63% of all-time use.
Decedric births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
10 births
- 1990s
1990s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 10 births (63% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Decedric? ▼
Decedric has been given to 16 babies in the U.S. since 1980, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1996. 6 babies were born in 1996, its single highest year.
When was Decedric most popular? ▼
Decedric was most popular in the 1980s decade with 10 total births. The single peak year was 1996.
How long has the name Decedric been used? ▼
Decedric has been recorded in Social Security data since 1980, spanning 17 years of data through 1996.
What names are similar to Decedric? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Declan, Decker, Decarlos, Decarlo, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Decedric's data
- Decedric's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (10 total births) through the 1990s (6) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Decedric
Nearby Names Like Decedric
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Decedric
Declan Boy
#132 58,547 births
Decker Boy
#1188 2,842 births
Decarlos Boy
#12619 1,215 births
Decarlo Boy
635 births
Decklan Boy
#5383 600 births
Compare Decedric side by side: Decedric vs Declan Decedric vs Decker Decedric vs Decarlos
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1980–1996 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Decedric: Baby Name Since 1980 - 16 Births, Peak 1996." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/decedric. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Decedric draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.