Total births
22
Girls' name · since 1914
Decima
Since 1914, U.S. Social Security records show 22 babies named Decima, peaking in 1914. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 22
- total births
- 1914–1973
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
Decima sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 22 recorded since 1914.
Social Security Administration records show Decima recorded 22 times among girls since 1914, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1910s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1914 to 1973.
- 22 total births
- 1914–1973 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 41% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
22 girls have been named Decima since 1914, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1973.
- 22
- total births
- 1914–1973
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Decima was born in this single decade.
1914
Single peak year
9 babies were named Decima in 1914 - its busiest year on record.
Decima's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Decima's SSA record in two at 1920 and the more recent half accounts for 59% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 41%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1973, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1914 peak of 9, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Decima at a glance
Last recorded 1973Peak year
1914
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1914
Decima popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1914–1973
- Peak year (1914)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 60 years of records
Decima by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Decima's strongest decade.
9 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Decima births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
9 births
- 1920s
1920s
8 births
- 1970s
1970s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 9 births (41% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Decima? ▼
Since 1914, Social Security records show 22 babies named Decima. The most recent recorded year was 1973. Its busiest year on record was 1914, with 9 births.
When was Decima most popular? ▼
Decima was most popular in the 1910s decade with 9 total births. The single peak year was 1914.
How long has the name Decima been used? ▼
Records for Decima go back to 1914, giving 60 years of history through 1973.
What names are similar to Decima? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include December, Declan, Declyn, Declynn, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Decima's data
- Decima's usage has stayed within range of its 1910s decade-level peak (9 total births) through the 1970s (5) -- 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 Decima
Nearby Names Like Decima
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Decima
December Girl
#5185 1,608 births
Declan Girl
#7838 403 births
Declyn Girl
#6111 307 births
Declynn Girl
#9462 211 births
Decklyn Girl
#16858 159 births
Compare Decima side by side: Decima vs December Decima vs Declan Decima vs Declyn
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1914–1973 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Decima: Baby Name Since 1914 - 22 Births, Peak 1914." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/decima. 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 Decima 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 June 2026.