Decari
A feminine name of unknown origin with an uncertain meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 204 living Americans carry the first name Decari. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Decari today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Decari births was 2019 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Decari. 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
204
~ 1 in 1,680,168 Americans
Peak year
2019
19 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,166
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Decari: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Decari 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 112 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Decari remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Decari 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 Decari during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Decari
The name Decari has its origins in the ancient Etruscan civilization that flourished in what is now modern-day Italy. It is believed to be derived from the Etruscan word "decar," which translates to "leader" or "guide." This suggests that the name was likely bestowed upon individuals who held positions of authority or leadership within their communities.
During the height of the Etruscan civilization, which spanned from the 8th to the 3rd century BC, the name Decari appeared in various inscriptions and records carved into stone or written on pottery. These artifacts provide some of the earliest known instances of the name's usage and its association with prominent figures in Etruscan society.
One of the most notable individuals bearing the name Decari was an Etruscan ruler from the city of Veii, who is mentioned in historical accounts from the 6th century BC. Although little is known about his specific actions, his name has been preserved in these ancient writings, indicating the significance of his role within the Etruscan realm.
As the Etruscan culture gradually merged with the expanding Roman civilization, the name Decari found its way into the Roman nomenclature system. In the 1st century AD, there are records of a Roman senator named Decari Flavius, who was known for his oratory skills and political influence during the reign of Emperor Vespasian.
During the Middle Ages, the name Decari resurfaced in various regions of Europe, albeit with slight variations in spelling and pronunciation. One notable figure was Decari of Verona, a 12th-century scholar and philosopher who wrote extensively on topics ranging from theology to natural sciences.
In the Renaissance period, the name Decari gained prominence once again, particularly in Italy. Decari Guicciardini, born in 1482, was a celebrated Florentine statesman and historian who is best known for his monumental work, "The History of Italy," which chronicled the political and social affairs of the Italian peninsula during his lifetime.
As the name Decari continued to be used throughout the centuries, it has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including artists, writers, and military leaders. In the 19th century, Decari Bianchi, an Italian painter renowned for his landscapes and portraiture, gained recognition for his artistic contributions.
While the name Decari may not be as common today as it once was, its rich historical legacy serves as a testament to the enduring influence of the ancient Etruscan civilization and the cultural exchange that occurred between various societies throughout the ages.
People
Decari + last name combinations
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Other names starting with D
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FAQ
Decari: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Decari?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 204 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Decari 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 1,680,168 US residents.
Is Decari a common name?
We classify Decari as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 206 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Decari most popular?
The single biggest year for Decari was 2019, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Decari is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Decari a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Decari 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.
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.