Kessler
Every Kessler since 1974 — 687 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kessler
Kessler is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,616 in 2025 with 31 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 687 American babies have been named Kessler — about 83% boys and 17% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2017, when 40 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Kessler stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kessler year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 31 | #3,616 |
| 2024 | — | — | 17 | #5,557 |
| 2023 | 7 | #12,821 | 30 | #3,765 |
| 2022 | 6 | #14,491 | 27 | #4,048 |
| 2021 | 6 | #14,392 | 29 | #3,781 |
| 2020 | 13 | #8,198 | 26 | #3,975 |
| 2019 | 9 | #10,928 | 17 | #5,458 |
| 2018 | — | — | 21 | #4,678 |
| 2017 | 6 | #15,056 | 34 | #3,344 |
| 2016 | — | — | 22 | #4,551 |
| 2015 | 7 | #13,764 | 23 | #4,352 |
| 2014 | — | — | 26 | #3,964 |
| 2013 | 9 | #11,487 | 22 | #4,398 |
| 2012 | 7 | #14,270 | 16 | #5,611 |
| 2011 | 5 | #18,235 | 21 | #4,588 |
| 2010 | 6 | #16,014 | 13 | #6,559 |
| 2009 | 7 | #14,495 | 10 | #8,024 |
| 2008 | 5 | #19,063 | 15 | #5,939 |
| 2007 | — | — | 17 | #5,329 |
| 2006 | — | — | 8 | #9,179 |
| 2005 | 5 | #17,883 | 14 | #5,749 |
| 2004 | — | — | 10 | #7,300 |
| 2003 | 6 | #14,832 | 12 | #6,076 |
| 2002 | — | — | 17 | #4,616 |
| 2001 | 5 | #16,674 | 18 | #4,394 |
| 2000 | — | — | 9 | #7,137 |
| 1995 | — | — | 11 | #5,348 |
| 1990 | — | — | 5 | #8,851 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kessler in 2025?
Kessler ranked #3,616 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 31 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kessler?
687 babies have been named Kessler in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kessler most popular?
Kessler peaked in 2017, when 40 newborns received the name.
Is Kessler a boy or girl name?
Kessler is used for both: about 17% of babies named Kessler have been girls and 83% boys.
Is the name Kessler rising or falling?
Kessler is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.