Decklyn
A contemporary surname-derived masculine name of uncertain meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 490 living Americans carry the first name Decklyn. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 68.0% of registrations being male. The average person named Decklyn today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Decklyn births was 2015 (54 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Decklyn. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
490
~ 1 in 699,499 Americans
Peak year
2015
54 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,167
Tracked since 2001
Gender
Gender distribution for Decklyn
Decklyn is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 493 total registrations, 335 (68.0%) were male and 158 (32.0%) were female.
Decklyn as a male name
- Ranked #9,167 in 2024
- 8 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2015 (37 births)
Decklyn as a female name
- Ranked #15,821 in 2024
- 5 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2018 (21 births)
Popularity
Decklyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Decklyn from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 340 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Decklyn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Decklyn by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Decklyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Decklyns live
Origin
Meaning and history of Decklyn
The given name Decklyn is a relatively modern invention, likely emerging in the late 20th or early 21st century. It does not appear to have any clear linguistic or cultural origins, but rather seems to be a creative combination of sounds and letters designed to have a unique and appealing ring to it.
While the name Decklyn does not have a documented history or traditional meaning, it is possible that it was inspired by the prefix "deck-", which is derived from the Greek word "dekados" meaning ten. This prefix is often used in words related to numbers or counting, such as "decade" or "decathlon". However, the connection to this root is purely speculative and may not have been intentional in the coining of the name.
Due to its modern and unconventional nature, there are no known historical references or ancient texts that mention the name Decklyn. It is a relatively rare name, and as such, there are few notable individuals who have borne it throughout history.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Decklyn is Decklyn Phinazee, a contemporary American author and playwright born in 1985. Phinazee is known for his works exploring themes of identity and cultural diversity.
Another individual with the name Decklyn is Decklyn Schultz, a Canadian entrepreneur and philanthropist born in 1978. Schultz founded a successful technology company and has been recognized for his contributions to various charitable causes.
In the world of sports, there is Decklyn Jeffries, an American football player born in 1993. Jeffries played college football at a Division I university and had a brief stint in the professional ranks.
Decklyn Avery is a British artist and photographer born in 1990. Avery's work has been featured in various galleries and publications, and they are known for their unique visual style and exploration of themes related to identity and self-expression.
Lastly, Decklyn Morrow is an Australian environmentalist and activist born in 1985. Morrow has been a prominent voice in the fight against climate change and has been involved in numerous campaigns and initiatives aimed at promoting sustainability and environmental conservation.
It is important to note that due to the relatively recent emergence of the name Decklyn, there may be limited historical information available, and the individuals mentioned above represent some of the few notable examples found in contemporary records.
People
Decklyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Decklyn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Decklyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Decklyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 490 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Decklyn going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 699,499 US residents.
Is Decklyn a common name?
We classify Decklyn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 493 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Decklyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Decklyn was 2015, when 54 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Decklyn is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Decklyn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Decklyn a male name?
Yes, 68.0% of people registered as Decklyn in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Decklyn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Decklyn in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Decklyn can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Decklyn?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.