Decker
Meaning
occupational surname, 'roof-thatcher,' from decken 'to cover'
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Decker peaked in the 2010s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Decker
Most people given the name Decker in the United States are children or teenagers today. The name belongs to this generation.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Decker deep dive
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