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1988

First Year

2024

Last Year

1991

Peak Year

#710

Peak Rank

2K

Total Count

36

Years Active

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## Meaning & Origin of Kiefer

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures. 

Kiefer is German for jaw(-bone) or pine tree.

Source: [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiefer) (CC BY-SA 3.0). [Read more → ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiefer)

### Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)

* English

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## The Story of Kiefer

The earliest SSA record of Kiefer as a baby boy name dates back to 1988, when 35 babies received it. 1991 was its biggest year on record, with 204 newborns named Kiefer — #710 in the national rankings. The 1990s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 50% of all recorded Kiefers. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2024 (5 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 2K Kiefers have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

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## Names that sound like Kiefer

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

* [Keefer](/keefer)
* [Keifer](/keifer)
* [Kieffer](/kieffer)
* Coffer
* Cougher
* Kefir
* Cofer
* Coiffeur
* Kafir
* Cafre
* Kifer
* Cafr

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Kiefer

What does the name Kiefer mean?

Kiefer is German for jaw(-bone) or pine tree.

What is the origin of the name Kiefer?

Kiefer has roots in the following cultural and linguistic traditions: English.

How popular is Kiefer in 2026?

In 2026, Kiefer ranks #12,301 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Kiefer most popular?

Kiefer reached its peak popularity in 1991, ranking #710 that year with 204 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Kiefer most popular?

Kiefer has historically been most popular in Oregon, Colorado, Kansas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Kiefer.

Is Kiefer a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Kiefer?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kiefer include Douglass, Milburn, Dolores. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

[👦DouglassPeak #710](/douglass)[👦MilburnPeak #710](/milburn)[👦DoloresPeak #710](/dolores)[👦AdolphusPeak #709](/adolphus)[👦KeyonPeak #711](/keyon)[👦OlanPeak #712](/olan)[👦CristobalPeak #708](/cristobal)[👦JammiePeak #712](/jammie)

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## About the name Kiefer 

Kiefer is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1988 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Kiefer's peak popularity came in 1991 when it ranked #710\. Use the chart and map above to compare Kiefer's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 1991 → ](/year/1991)
* [ Names of the 1990s → ](/decade/1990s)
* [ Names starting with "K" → ](/letter/k)
* [ Browse all boy names → ](/names/boys)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). 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 ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

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. 

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