The name Decatur is an uncommon first name for a male. However, the American towns and cities called Decatur refer to the surname of famed American naval officer Commodore Stephen Decatur. He was was the youngest man to reach the rank of captain in the history of the United States Navy.
For the rest of my answer I took for granted that you were inquiring about the city of Decatur, Georgia. Although there are many places named Decatur throughout America, the one in Georgia was the first. Interestingly, the state of Georgia was founded in the town of Decatur back in 1883, but the city of Decatur itself was actually a thriving town way back in the early 1800s.
Here's an official resource for the town of Decatur Georgia: http://www.decaturga.com. Also, this website http://www.decaturmetro.com is a news blog that's filling the gap that existed in providing local information on the web.
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