Kiefer
4 countries#10695 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kiefer was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,950 births recorded 1988–2025 · currently #10695 · peaked in 1991 with 204 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Illinois, Florida, New York
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
198 births recorded 1992–2021 · peaked in 1998 with 15 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
189 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #4789 · peaked in 1998 with 15 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
20 births recorded 1992–1996 · peaked in 1995 with 7 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
9 births recorded 1992–2009 · peaked in 1992 with 3 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kiefer’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | #1967 | — |
| 2006 | #1684 | ↑283 |
| 2007 | #2094 | ↓410 |
| 2008 | #2345 | ↓251 |
| 2009 | #2585 | ↓240 |
| 2010 | #2511 | ↑74 |
| 2011 | #3434 | ↓923 |
| 2012 | #3115 | ↑319 |
| 2013 | #4180 | ↓1065 |
| 2014 | #3371 | ↑809 |
| 2015 | #3982 | ↓611 |
| 2016 | #4624 | ↓642 |
| 2017 | #5297 | ↓673 |
| 2018 | #6703 | ↓1406 |
| 2019 | #8215 | ↓1512 |
| 2020 | #7502 | ↑713 |
| 2021 | #7089 | ↑413 |
| 2023 | #10821 | ↓3732 |
| 2024 | #12349 | ↓1528 |
| 2025 | #10695 | ↑1654 |
Frequently asked questions about Kiefer
Is Kiefer a popular name?
Yes — Kiefer currently ranks #10695 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kiefer more common for boys or girls?
Kiefer is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kiefer most popular?
Kiefer peaked in 1991 in United States, with 204 recorded births that year.
Is Kiefer rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kiefer’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #1879 in 1988 to #10695 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kiefer?
At least 2,168 babies have been recorded with the name Kiefer across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Kiefer popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kiefer appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Kiefer?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Kiefer include Kiel, Kierre.
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