Total births
787
Unisex name · since 2001
Deklyn
Deklyn has 787 recorded births since 2001 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2015 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #4525
- among boys today
- 787
- born since 2001
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 68%
- more common than other boys
787 babies have been named Deklyn since 2001, making it today's #4525 unisex name.
Social Security Administration records show Deklyn recorded 787 times among boys since 2001, holding rank #4525 nationally today, ahead of 68% 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.
- #4525 among boys today
- 787 born since 2001
- 2010s peak decade
- 68% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Deklyn is currently the #4525 unisex name in America, more common than 68% of boys - 787 born since 2001, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4525
- among boys today
- 787
- born since 2001
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 68%
- more common than other boys
Deklyn vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4525
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 68% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
63% of everyone ever named Deklyn was born in this single decade.
2015
Single peak year
74 babies were named Deklyn in 2015 - its busiest year on record.
How Deklyn compares
787 Top 35% higher than 65% of 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
Deklyn's all-time total is 114% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Deklyn | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 787 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 74 | 23 | 22,252 |
Deklyn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Deklyn's SSA record in two at 2014 and the more recent half accounts for 78% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 22%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2001, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2015 peak of 74, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Deklyn at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2015
Current rank
#4,525
Active since
2001
Deklyn popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2001–2025
- Peak year (2015)
- 74
- Annual births at peak, across 25 years of records
Deklyn popularity over time - girls
188 total births recorded since 2011 (Deklyn as girls' name)
Deklyn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Deklyn's strongest decade.
495 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 63% of all-time use.
Deklyn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 55
2000s
55 births
- 2010s
2010s
495 births
- 2020s
2020s
237 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 495 births (63% of all-time use).
How Deklyn compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Deklyn's total volume
Deklyn vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Deklyn by state
Where Deklyn concentrates geographically, total births since 2001
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 22 | 2.8% |
| #2 | Michigan | | 15 | 1.9% |
| #3 | California | | 10 | 1.3% |
| #4 | North Carolina | | 10 | 1.3% |
| #5 | Pennsylvania | | 10 | 1.3% |
| #6 | Idaho | | 6 | 0.8% |
| #7 | Indiana | | 6 | 0.8% |
| #8 | Colorado | | 5 | 0.6% |
Texas share of Deklyn's total US births 2.8%
Even split
22 of 787 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 13 reporting states.
Deklyn appears in 13 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Deklyn? ▼
Since 2001, Social Security records show 787 babies named Deklyn. Today it holds rank #4525 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2015, with 74 births.
When was Deklyn most popular? ▼
Deklyn was most popular in the 2010s decade with 495 total births. The single peak year was 2015.
Where is Deklyn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Deklyn are Texas (22 births), Michigan (15 births), California (10 births).
Is Deklyn a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Deklyn is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 787 births, and as a girl's name it has 188 births.
How long has the name Deklyn been used? ▼
Records for Deklyn go back to 2001, giving 25 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Deklyn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Deklan, Dekota, Dekari, Deklin, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Deklyn's data
- Deklyn's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (495 total births) through the 2020s (237) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Deklyns (22 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Deklyn
Nearby Names Like Deklyn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Deklyn
Deklan Boy
#1890 2,484 births
Dekota Boy
#6619 845 births
Dekari Boy
#2495 687 births
Deklin Boy
#7532 595 births
Dekker Boy
#6133 370 births
Compare Deklyn side by side: Deklyn vs Deklan Deklyn vs Dekota Deklyn vs Dekari
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Deklyn
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. "Deklyn: #4525 Unisex Name - 787 Births, Peak 2015." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/deklyn. 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 Deklyn 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.