Dekorion
A newly created name, possibly derived from Greek "dekoros" meaning ornamental.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Dekorion. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dekorion today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dekorion births was 2008 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dekorion. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Dekorion. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2008
5 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2008 SSA rank
#12,987
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Dekorion: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Dekorion 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 Dekorion during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Dekorion
The name Dekorion has its origins in the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in what is now modern-day Italy between the 8th and 3rd centuries BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Etruscan word "dekora," which means "ornament" or "adornment." This suggests that the name may have originally been given to individuals who were skilled in decorative arts or craftsmanship.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dekorion can be found in an Etruscan funerary inscription dating back to the 5th century BCE. This inscription was discovered in the necropolis of Cerveteri, a prominent Etruscan city-state located near present-day Rome. The inscription mentions a man named Dekorion, who was likely a prominent figure in his community.
During the Roman period, the name Dekorion was occasionally adopted by Roman citizens of Etruscan descent. One notable individual with this name was Dekorion Rufus, a Roman senator who lived in the 2nd century CE. He is mentioned in several historical texts, including the writings of the Roman historian Cassius Dio.
In the Middle Ages, the name Dekorion seems to have fallen out of use, but it resurfaced in the Renaissance period. One of the most famous individuals with this name was Dekorion Boccaccio, an Italian poet and scholar who lived from 1313 to 1375. He is best known for his work "The Decameron," a collection of short stories that provides a vivid portrayal of 14th-century Italian society.
Another notable figure with the name Dekorion was Dekorion Farnese, an Italian nobleman and patron of the arts who lived from 1520 to 1589. He commissioned numerous works of art and architecture, including the famous Palazzo Farnese in Rome, which is now home to the French Embassy.
In the 17th century, Dekorion Dolce was an Italian painter and engraver who made significant contributions to the Baroque art movement. He was known for his elaborate and ornate works, which often featured intricate decorative elements, perhaps reflecting the meaning of his name.
While the name Dekorion may not be as common today as it once was, it has a rich history that spans centuries and connects it to various cultural and artistic traditions. Its origins in the Etruscan civilization and its meaning related to ornament and decoration make it a unique and intriguing name with a deep historical significance.
People
Dekorion + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dekorion as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with D
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FAQ
Dekorion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dekorion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dekorion 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Dekorion a common name?
We classify Dekorion as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dekorion most popular?
The single biggest year for Dekorion was 2008, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dekorion is about 18 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 Dekorion in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dekorion a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dekorion 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 Dekorion still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dekorion 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 Dekorion 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 have the name Dekorion?
Find out how many people have the name Dekorion on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.