Kiefer
- Pronunciation
- [Kie-fer]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Barrelmaker Variation Of Cooper. Surname.
- Origin
- German
Kiefer Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,944 baby boys have been named Kiefer. The name peaked in 1991 with 204 US births that year (rank #710). In 2024, ranked #13302 nationally — 12,592 places below its 1991 peak.
Top States for Kiefer
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Kiefer births are: California (185), Texas (83), Illinois (37).
Other German-Origin Names Like Kiefer
If you like Kiefer's German origin, consider these related names: Abelard, Abelard,Allard,Alard, Adal, Adalard, Adalbert. Browse all German names →
6-Letter Names Starting with K
Names with Kiefer's exact length and starting letter: Kaaria, Kaarle, Kaarlo, Kabaka, Kadian.
Quick Facts About Kiefer
Variant Forms
Famous People Named Kiefer
1 notable figure from history and culture who share the name Kiefer.
- Kiefer Sutherland — TV Actor (1966)
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Compare Kiefer to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Kiefer against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).