Holding steady.
Popularity of Kieffer since 1989
Babies named Kieffer per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 111 |
| 2000s | 35 |
| 2010s | 14 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Kieffer is a rare masculine given name that emerged in the United States in the late 1980s. First recorded in 1989, it reached its peak popularity in 1994, though the exact number of births is too small to calculate a rank or one-in-N figure. The name has remained stable in usage since the 1990s with no notable revival. As a transferred surname, Kieffer shares the occupational meaning of 'cooper,' making it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a surname-style first name. While it has not been recorded in any top states, its sound-alike variant 'Kiefer' is more familiar due to actor Kiefer Sutherland. Kieffer remains a low-frequency name, consistent with its trajectory over the past three decades.
Kieffer is an occupational surname of Dutch and German origin, derived from the Middle Dutch word 'kip' or 'küpe' meaning 'cask' or 'barrel', referring to a cooper or barrel-maker. As a given name, it follows the tradition of using surnames as first names, particularly in the United States. It has been recorded since the late 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Kieffer
Names that share Kieffer's style, for a brother or sister.
