Keifer
Every Keifer since 1970 — 1,155 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Keifer
Keifer is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,364 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 1,155 American babies have been named Keifer. Its peak came in 1991, when 131 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Keifer stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Keifer year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #11,364 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 8 | #9,272 |
| 2020 | 9 | #8,408 |
| 2019 | 9 | #8,547 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 9 | #8,499 |
| 2015 | 6 | #11,434 |
| 2014 | 11 | #7,307 |
| 2013 | 9 | #8,469 |
| 2012 | 16 | #5,608 |
| 2011 | 18 | #5,094 |
| 2010 | 21 | #4,608 |
| 2009 | 25 | #4,112 |
| 2008 | 22 | #4,474 |
| 2007 | 22 | #4,435 |
| 2006 | 23 | #4,162 |
| 2005 | 20 | #4,396 |
| 2004 | 34 | #2,989 |
| 2003 | 34 | #2,886 |
| 2002 | 28 | #3,228 |
| 2001 | 27 | #3,277 |
| 2000 | 33 | #2,777 |
| 1995 | 62 | #1,540 |
| 1990 | 61 | #1,443 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 10 | #3,174 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — |
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| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Keifer in 2025?
Keifer ranked #11,364 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Keifer?
1,155 babies have been named Keifer in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Keifer most popular?
Keifer peaked in 1991, when 131 newborns received the name.
Is Keifer a boy or girl name?
Keifer is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Keifer rising or falling?
Keifer is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.