Total births
72
Boys' name · since 2013
Dechlan
Since 2013, U.S. Social Security records show 72 babies named Dechlan, peaking in 2016. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 72
- total births
- 2013–2023
- years on record
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 74%
- born in that decade
Dechlan sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 72 recorded since 2013.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Dechlan has been recorded 72 times among boys since 2013, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2013 to 2023.
- 72 total births
- 2013–2023 years on record
- 2010s peak decade
- 74% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
72 boys have been named Dechlan since 2013, peaking in the 2010s, last recorded in 2023.
- 72
- total births
- 2013–2023
- years on record
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 74%
- born in that decade
2010s
Peak decade
74% of everyone ever named Dechlan was born in this single decade.
2016
Single peak year
14 babies were named Dechlan in 2016 - its busiest year on record.
Dechlan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Dechlan splits its recorded history at 2017: 47% of all births land in the more recent half, 53% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2022 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2016 peak of 14 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Dechlan at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
2016
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
2013
Dechlan popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2013–2023
- Peak year (2016)
- 14
- Annual births at peak, across 11 years of records
Dechlan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Dechlan's strongest decade.
53 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 74% of all-time use.
Dechlan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2010s
2010s
53 births
- 2020s 19
2020s
19 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 53 births (74% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dechlan? ▼
Since 2013, Social Security records show 72 babies named Dechlan. The most recent recorded year was 2023. Its busiest year on record was 2016, with 14 births.
When was Dechlan most popular? ▼
Dechlan was most popular in the 2010s decade with 53 total births. The single peak year was 2016.
How long has the name Dechlan been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Dechlan since 2013 -- 11 years through the most recent 2023 data.
What names are similar to Dechlan? ▼
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 Dechlan's data
- Dechlan's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (53 total births) through the 2020s (19) -- 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 Dechlan
Nearby Names Like Dechlan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dechlan
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 Dechlan side by side: Dechlan vs Declan Dechlan vs Decker Dechlan 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, 2013–2023 (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. "Dechlan: Baby Name Since 2013 - 72 Births, Peak 2016." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dechlan. 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 Dechlan 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.