Kiel
Every Kiel since 1961 — 2,535 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kiel
Kiel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,400 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1961, 2,535 American babies have been named Kiel. Its peak came in 1983, when 287 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Kiel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kiel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 6 | #11,400 |
| 2024 | — | — | 6 | #11,730 |
| 2023 | — | — | 14 | #6,366 |
| 2022 | — | — | 8 | #9,461 |
| 2021 | — | — | 7 | #10,314 |
| 2020 | — | — | 12 | #6,847 |
| 2019 | — | — | 11 | #7,425 |
| 2018 | — | — | 11 | #7,402 |
| 2017 | — | — | 15 | #5,949 |
| 2016 | — | — | 9 | #8,517 |
| 2015 | — | — | 6 | #11,476 |
| 2014 | — | — | 11 | #7,323 |
| 2013 | — | — | 18 | #5,083 |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | 10 | #7,821 |
| 2010 | — | — | 16 | #5,622 |
| 2009 | — | — | 7 | #10,504 |
| 2008 | — | — | 20 | #4,827 |
| 2007 | — | — | 17 | #5,331 |
| 2006 | — | — | 22 | #4,308 |
| 2005 | — | — | 20 | #4,400 |
| 2004 | — | — | 23 | #3,949 |
| 2003 | — | — | 24 | #3,684 |
| 2002 | — | — | 21 | #3,984 |
| 2001 | — | — | 22 | #3,792 |
| 2000 | — | — | 38 | #2,507 |
| 1995 | — | — | 51 | #1,749 |
| 1990 | — | — | 73 | #1,300 |
| 1985 | 5 | #11,535 | 221 | #591 |
| 1980 | — | — | 9 | #4,340 |
| 1975 | — | — | 13 | #3,005 |
| 1970 | — | — | 9 | #3,410 |
| 1965 | — | — | 10 | #2,699 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kiel in 2025?
Kiel ranked #11,400 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 Kiel?
2,535 babies have been named Kiel in the United States since 1961, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kiel most popular?
Kiel peaked in 1983, when 287 newborns received the name.
Is Kiel a boy or girl name?
Kiel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kiel rising or falling?
Kiel is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.