Boy · #10,774 in 2026

Keyser

Name: Popularity of the name Keyser in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Keyser, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#10,774

Peak Rank

#10,743 (2016)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2016

First Year

2017

Last Year

2016

Peak Year

#10743

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Keyser

Keyser first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2016, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2016, when 6 Keysers were born — ranking #10,743 that year. As of 2026, Keyser ranks #10,774 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 12 Keysers have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Keyser

Phonetically similar names — useful when Keyser is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Kaiser
Kiser
Keizer
Kaizer
Kizer
Kyzer
Caeser
Causer
Keiser
Coser
Koser
Keezer

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Keyser

What does the name Keyser mean?

Keyser is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2016. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Keyser in 2026?

In 2026, Keyser ranks #10,774 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Keyser most popular?

Keyser reached its peak popularity in 2016, ranking #10,743 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Keyser a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Keyser is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Keyser?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Keyser include Adeline, Dein, Jakiel. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Keyser

Keyser is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2016 and has accumulated 12 births in the dataset. Keyser's peak popularity came in 2016 when it ranked #10,743. Use the chart and map above to compare Keyser's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.