Holding steady.
Popularity of Keiffer since 1988
Babies named Keiffer per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 110 |
| 2000s | 44 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Keiffer is a rare given name in the United States, first recorded in 1988. It reached its peak usage in 1991, though it never broke into the top 1000 names. The name has remained stable in its low level of use through the latest available year, 2025. Keiffer is almost exclusively given to boys and has not been recorded in any U.S. state with notable frequency. Its similar names include other surname-style choices like Kiefer and Keifer.
Keiffer is likely a variant spelling of Kiefer, which is a German surname and given name derived from Middle High German 'kienfor' meaning 'pine tree'. The name may also be an anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Caoimh, meaning 'descendant of Caomh' (kind, gentle), though the German origin is more commonly cited. It gained modest use in the United States beginning in the late 1980s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kief
Sibling names for Keiffer
Names that share Keiffer's style, for a brother or sister.
