Total births
21
Girls' name · since 1988
Decora
Since 1988, U.S. Social Security records show 21 babies named Decora, peaking in 1988. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 21
- total births
- 1988–1991
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 71%
- born in that decade
21 girls have been named Decora since 1988, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Decora recorded 21 times among girls since 1988, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1988 to 1991.
- 21 total births
- 1988–1991 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 71% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
21 girls have been named Decora since 1988, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1991.
- 21
- total births
- 1988–1991
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 71%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
71% of everyone ever named Decora was born in this single decade.
1988
Single peak year
10 babies were named Decora in 1988 - its busiest year on record.
Decora's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Decora's full recorded timeline at 1989, 52% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 48% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1989, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1988 peak of 10 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Decora at a glance
Last recorded 1991Peak year
1988
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1988
Decora popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1988–1991
- Peak year (1988)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 4 years of records
Decora by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Decora's strongest decade.
15 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 71% of all-time use.
Decora births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
15 births
- 1990s
1990s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 15 births (71% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Decora? ▼
21 babies have been named Decora since 1988. It was last recorded in 1991. The peak year was 1988 with 10 births.
When was Decora most popular? ▼
Decora was most popular in the 1980s decade with 15 total births. The single peak year was 1988.
How long has the name Decora been used? ▼
Records for Decora go back to 1988, giving 4 years of history through 1991.
What names are similar to Decora? ▼
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 Decora's data
- Decora's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (15 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 Decora
Nearby Names Like Decora
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Decora
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 Decora side by side: Decora vs December Decora vs Declan Decora vs Declyn
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, 1988–1991 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Decora: Baby Name Since 1988 - 21 Births, Peak 1988." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/decora. 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 Decora 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.