Total births
44
Boys' name · since 1976
Decory
Since 1976, U.S. Social Security records show 44 babies named Decory, peaking in 1992. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 44
- total births
- 1976–2006
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
44 boys have been named Decory since 1976, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Decory has been recorded 44 times among boys since 1976, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1976 to 2006.
- 44 total births
- 1976–2006 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 52% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
44 boys have been named Decory since 1976, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2006.
- 44
- total births
- 1976–2006
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Decory was born in this single decade.
1992
Single peak year
6 babies were named Decory in 1992 - its busiest year on record.
Decory's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Decory's full recorded timeline at 1994, 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 1976, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1992 peak of 6 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Decory at a glance
Last recorded 2006Peak year
1992
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1976
Decory popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–2006
- Peak year (1992)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Decory by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Decory's strongest decade.
23 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Decory births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s
1980s
10 births
- 1990s
1990s
23 births
- 2000s 6
2000s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 23 births (52% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Decory? ▼
44 babies have been named Decory since 1976. It was last recorded in 2006. The peak year was 1992 with 6 births.
When was Decory most popular? ▼
Decory was most popular in the 1990s decade with 23 total births. The single peak year was 1992.
How long has the name Decory been used? ▼
Records for Decory go back to 1976, giving 31 years of history through 2006.
What names are similar to Decory? ▼
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 Decory's data
- Decory's decade-level peak was the 1990s (23 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Decory
Nearby Names Like Decory
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Decory
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 Decory side by side: Decory vs Declan Decory vs Decker Decory 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, 1976–2006 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Decory: Baby Name Since 1976 - 44 Births, Peak 1992." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/decory. 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 Decory 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.