Kesler
Every Kesler since 1991 — 311 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kesler
Kesler is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,336 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1991, 311 American babies have been named Kesler. Its peak came in 2017, when 19 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kesler stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kesler year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #9,336 |
| 2024 | 5 | #13,326 |
| 2023 | 5 | #13,256 |
| 2022 | 8 | #9,454 |
| 2021 | 9 | #8,535 |
| 2020 | 15 | #5,853 |
| 2019 | 19 | #5,060 |
| 2018 | 11 | #7,397 |
| 2017 | 19 | #5,031 |
| 2016 | 15 | #5,933 |
| 2015 | 15 | #5,885 |
| 2014 | 14 | #6,165 |
| 2013 | 10 | #7,844 |
| 2012 | 18 | #5,152 |
| 2011 | 12 | #6,821 |
| 2010 | 16 | #5,620 |
| 2009 | 11 | #7,487 |
| 2008 | 12 | #6,997 |
| 2007 | 11 | #7,369 |
| 2006 | 8 | #9,178 |
| 2005 | 13 | #6,057 |
| 2004 | 12 | #6,350 |
| 2003 | 8 | #8,264 |
| 2002 | 6 | #10,093 |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 6 | #9,758 |
| 1995 | 6 | #8,380 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kesler in 2025?
Kesler ranked #9,336 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kesler?
311 babies have been named Kesler in the United States since 1991, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kesler most popular?
Kesler peaked in 2017, when 19 newborns received the name.
Is Kesler a boy or girl name?
Kesler is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kesler rising or falling?
Kesler is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.