unisex name
Decota
duh-KOH-tuh (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 41
Decota is a unisex name with 3 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 12% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2002 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1992, when 12 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1986.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Decota Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 8 |
| 1990s | 18 |
| 2000s | 15 |
How Popular Is Decota?
In 2002, Decota was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Decota
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Decota Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Decota over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Decota
- English duh-KOH-tuh
Sibling Names for Decota
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Decota — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Decota
How popular is the name Decota?
In 2002, Decota was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Decota a girl's or a boy's name?
Decota is used for both girls and boys. About 12% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Decota?
Decota has 3 syllables.
When was Decota most popular?
Decota peaked in 1992, when 12 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.