Kaiser
Kaiser is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Emperor or ruler.
Origin and history
Kaiser is a name of German origin derived from the Latin title 'Caesar', meaning emperor or ruler. While traditionally used as a title or surname, it has gained recent popularity in the United States as a bold given name. Its usage in the U.S. has risen notably in the 2020s.
Popularity in the United States
3,921 babies in the United States have been named Kaiser since 1880. It ranks #2033 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #759.
States where it is most popular
- TX (12.6 %)
- GA (6.8 %)
- LA (6.2 %)
- OH (6.1 %)
- NC (5.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 31 |
| 1920-1930 | 29 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 20 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 17 |
| 1970-1980 | 39 |
| 1980-1990 | 34 |
| 1990-2000 | 140 |
| 2000-2010 | 336 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,407 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,863 |
Fun facts
- The German word Kaiser directly derives from the Roman imperial title Caesar.
- Nearly half of all U.S. births registered with the name Kaiser since 1880 occurred after 2020.