Total births
351
Unisex name · since 2001
Decklyn
Since 2001, U.S. Social Security records show 351 babies named Decklyn, peaking in 2015. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #9478
- among boys today
- 351
- born since 2001
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 34%
- more common than other boys
351 babies have been named Decklyn since 2001, making it today's #9478 unisex name.
Social Security Administration records show Decklyn recorded 351 times among boys since 2001, holding rank #9478 nationally today, ahead of 34% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2001 to 2025.
- #9478 among boys today
- 351 born since 2001
- 2010s peak decade
- 34% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Decklyn is currently the #9478 unisex name in America, more common than 34% of boys - 351 born since 2001, peaking in the 2010s.
- #9478
- among boys today
- 351
- born since 2001
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 34%
- more common than other boys
Decklyn vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#9478
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 34% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
65% of everyone ever named Decklyn was born in this single decade.
2015
Single peak year
37 babies were named Decklyn in 2015 - its busiest year on record.
How Decklyn compares
351 49th percentile among 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Decklyn's all-time total is 4% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Decklyn | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 351 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 37 | 23 | 22,252 |
Decklyn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Decklyn's full recorded timeline at 2017, 60% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 40% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 2001, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2015 peak of 37 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Decklyn at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2015
Current rank
#9,478
Active since
2001
Decklyn popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2001–2025
- Peak year (2015)
- 37
- Annual births at peak, across 25 years of records
Decklyn popularity over time - girls
159 total births recorded since 2012 (Decklyn as girls' name)
Decklyn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Decklyn's strongest decade.
228 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 65% of all-time use.
Decklyn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
- 2010s
2010s
228 births
- 2020s
2020s
118 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 228 births (65% of all-time use).
Decklyn by state
Where Decklyn concentrates geographically, total births since 2001
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 7 | 2.0% |
| #2 | Texas | | 5 | 1.4% |
California share of Decklyn's total US births 2.0%
Even split
7 of 351 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Decklyn? ▼
351 babies have been named Decklyn since 2001. It currently ranks #9478 among boys. The peak year was 2015 with 37 births.
When was Decklyn most popular? ▼
Decklyn was most popular in the 2010s decade with 228 total births. The single peak year was 2015.
Where is Decklyn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Decklyn are California (7 births), Texas (5 births).
Is Decklyn a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Decklyn is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 351 births, and as a girl's name it has 159 births.
How long has the name Decklyn been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Decklyn since 2001 -- 25 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Decklyn? ▼
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 Decklyn's data
- Decklyn's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (228 total births) through the 2020s (118) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Decklyns (7 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- 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 Decklyn
Nearby Names Like Decklyn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Decklyn
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 Decklyn side by side: Decklyn vs Declan Decklyn vs Decker Decklyn vs Decarlos
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Decklyn
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, 2001–2025 (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. "Decklyn: #9478 Unisex Name - 351 Births, Peak 2015." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/decklyn. 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 Decklyn 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.