Kier
Every Kier since 1963 — 500 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kier
Kier is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #13,062 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1963, 500 American babies have been named Kier. Its peak came in 1995, when 22 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 Kier stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kier 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 | — | — | 5 | #13,062 |
| 2024 | — | — | 7 | #10,450 |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | 8 | #9,462 |
| 2021 | — | — | 16 | #5,675 |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | 15 | #5,976 |
| 2018 | — | — | 10 | #7,919 |
| 2017 | — | — | 6 | #11,546 |
| 2016 | — | — | 7 | #10,264 |
| 2015 | — | — | 7 | #10,153 |
| 2014 | — | — | 7 | #10,240 |
| 2013 | — | — | 13 | #6,462 |
| 2012 | — | — | 5 | #13,330 |
| 2011 | — | — | 10 | #7,822 |
| 2010 | — | — | 8 | #9,284 |
| 2009 | — | — | 9 | #8,704 |
| 2008 | — | — | 7 | #10,529 |
| 2007 | — | — | 9 | #8,610 |
| 2006 | — | — | 5 | #13,129 |
| 2005 | — | — | 9 | #8,025 |
| 2004 | — | — | 8 | #8,581 |
| 2003 | — | — | 14 | #5,423 |
| 2002 | — | — | 12 | #5,913 |
| 2001 | — | — | 5 | #11,568 |
| 2000 | — | — | 10 | #6,609 |
| 1995 | — | — | 22 | #3,150 |
| 1990 | — | — | 14 | #4,094 |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | 9 | #3,799 |
| 1970 | 6 | #7,493 | 7 | #4,057 |
| 1965 | — | — | 5 | #4,209 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kier in 2025?
Kier ranked #13,062 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kier?
500 babies have been named Kier in the United States since 1963, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kier most popular?
Kier peaked in 1995, when 22 newborns received the name.
Is Kier a boy or girl name?
Kier is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kier rising or falling?
Kier is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.