Kiel
3 countries#10695 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kiel was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
2,535 births recorded 1961–2025 · currently #10695 · peaked in 1983 with 287 births
Most common in: California, Illinois, New York, Ohio, Michigan
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
79 births recorded 1986–2013 · peaked in 2007 with 11 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
75 births recorded 1996–2013 · peaked in 2007 with 11 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
4 births recorded 1986–1986 · peaked in 1986 with 4 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kiel’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | #4326 | — |
| 2006 | #4223 | ↑103 |
| 2007 | #5210 | ↓987 |
| 2008 | #4714 | ↑496 |
| 2009 | #9864 | ↓5150 |
| 2010 | #5478 | ↑4386 |
| 2011 | #7502 | ↓2024 |
| 2013 | #4981 | ↑2521 |
| 2014 | #7048 | ↓2067 |
| 2015 | #10644 | ↓3596 |
| 2016 | #8146 | ↑2498 |
| 2017 | #5788 | ↑2358 |
| 2018 | #7136 | ↓1348 |
| 2019 | #7173 | ↓37 |
| 2020 | #6620 | ↑553 |
| 2021 | #9714 | ↓3094 |
| 2022 | #8990 | ↑724 |
| 2023 | #6220 | ↑2770 |
| 2024 | #10938 | ↓4718 |
| 2025 | #10695 | ↑243 |
Frequently asked questions about Kiel
Is Kiel a popular name?
Yes — Kiel currently ranks #10695 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kiel more common for boys or girls?
Kiel is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kiel most popular?
Kiel peaked in 1983 in United States, with 287 recorded births that year.
Is Kiel rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kiel’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #4065 in 1961 to #10695 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kiel?
At least 2,614 babies have been recorded with the name Kiel across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Kiel popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kiel appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Kiel?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Kiel include Kiefer, Kierre.
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