Kiefer
Every Kiefer since 1988 — 1,950 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kiefer
Kiefer is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,399 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1988, 1,950 American babies have been named Kiefer. Its peak came in 1991, when 204 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Kiefer stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kiefer year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #11,399 |
| 2024 | 5 | #13,355 |
| 2023 | 6 | #11,612 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 11 | #7,385 |
| 2020 | 10 | #7,824 |
| 2019 | 9 | #8,573 |
| 2018 | 12 | #6,947 |
| 2017 | 17 | #5,420 |
| 2016 | 21 | #4,703 |
| 2015 | 26 | #4,034 |
| 2014 | 32 | #3,423 |
| 2013 | 23 | #4,254 |
| 2012 | 36 | #3,146 |
| 2011 | 31 | #3,481 |
| 2010 | 49 | #2,533 |
| 2009 | 48 | #2,608 |
| 2008 | 55 | #2,363 |
| 2007 | 65 | #2,104 |
| 2006 | 84 | #1,693 |
| 2005 | 64 | #1,975 |
| 2004 | 68 | #1,823 |
| 2003 | 61 | #1,922 |
| 2002 | 57 | #1,961 |
| 2001 | 24 | #3,574 |
| 2000 | 33 | #2,780 |
| 1995 | 70 | #1,425 |
| 1990 | 143 | #855 |
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Famous people named Kiefer
- Kiefer Sutherland Actor · b. 1966
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kiefer in 2025?
Kiefer ranked #11,399 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kiefer?
1,950 babies have been named Kiefer in the United States since 1988, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kiefer most popular?
Kiefer peaked in 1991, when 204 newborns received the name.
Is Kiefer a boy or girl name?
Kiefer is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kiefer rising or falling?
Kiefer is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kiefer?
Well-known people named Kiefer include Kiefer Sutherland (actor).