Boy nameNot in the current top chartsFalling
Decatur
//dɪˈkeɪtɜr//
3 syllablesPeak year: 20087 lettersStarts with D
Meaning & origin
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Decatur's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Decatur |
|---|---|
| 1916 | 5 |
| 1925 | 5 |
| 1926 | 5 |
| 1927 | 5 |
| 1932 | 5 |
| 1933 | 5 |
| 1945 | 7 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2017 | 5 |
Decatur through the decades
- Decatur peaked in 2008, when 7 babies were named Decatur in the US.
- The 1940s were Decatur's strongest decade, averaging 7 births a year.