Decatur
Pronunciation: [ d-ihk-AYT-er ]
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Decatur first appeared in US Social Security records in 2006.
Over 17 babies have been named Decatur in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Decatur is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,375 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,375
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Decatur
Decatur is a boy name .
Decatur is currently ranked #38,375 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Decatur include Dec, Deca, Decay, Decaie, Tur, Tury, Turie, Dey, Deie, and Deckins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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