Dekker
Every Dekker since 2006 — 370 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dekker
Dekker is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,416 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2006, 370 American babies have been named Dekker. Its peak came in 2019, when 35 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Dekker stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dekker year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #8,416 |
| 2024 | 15 | #5,978 |
| 2023 | 15 | #6,003 |
| 2022 | 18 | #5,257 |
| 2021 | 25 | #4,140 |
| 2020 | 25 | #4,044 |
| 2019 | 35 | #3,276 |
| 2018 | 23 | #4,393 |
| 2017 | 24 | #4,252 |
| 2016 | 34 | #3,311 |
| 2015 | 33 | #3,385 |
| 2014 | 31 | #3,469 |
| 2013 | 17 | #5,223 |
| 2012 | 20 | #4,734 |
| 2011 | 7 | #9,878 |
| 2010 | 8 | #8,988 |
| 2009 | 10 | #7,835 |
| 2008 | 7 | #10,121 |
| 2007 | 9 | #8,337 |
| 2006 | 5 | #12,478 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dekker in 2025?
Dekker ranked #8,416 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dekker?
370 babies have been named Dekker in the United States since 2006, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dekker most popular?
Dekker peaked in 2019, when 35 newborns received the name.
Is Dekker a boy or girl name?
Dekker is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dekker rising or falling?
Dekker is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.