Keifer
Keifer is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Barrel maker or cooper; also associated with pine tree.
Origin and history
Keifer is an English variant spelling of the German surname Kiefer, which means barrel maker or pine tree. It entered U.S. usage as a given name in the late 20th century, influenced by the popularity of actor Kiefer Sutherland. It remains a relatively rare choices for boys in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
1,155 babies in the United States have been named Keifer since 1880. It ranks #3539 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1904.
States where it is most popular
- TX (24 %)
- CA (21.7 %)
- OK (10.9 %)
- OH (7.7 %)
- AR (7.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 15 |
| 1980-1990 | 82 |
| 1990-2000 | 668 |
| 2000-2010 | 268 |
| 2010-2019 | 99 |
| 2020-2029 | 23 |
Fun facts
- The name originally derived from the Middle High German word 'kūfer', referring to a cooper or barrel maker.
- Keifer is a phonetic English variant of the more traditional German spelling, Kiefer.