Kaiser - A very unique male name
Kaiser at a glance
Kaiser is ranked #854 among boy baby names in 2025, with 237 births in 2025. It peaked in 2022 at #738 and first appeared on the charts in 2006.
- Rank in 2025
- #854
- Births in 2025
- 237
- Peak year
- 2022 (#738)
- First appeared
- 2006
- Trend
- #873 in 2020 → #854 in 2025 (Rising)
- Popularity
- 1 in 6,187 boys
- Visitor rating
- 5.0/5 (8 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 6,187 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Kaiser peaked in popularity 4 years ago in 2022 on position 738.
Famous with this name
Suki Kaiser
Meggan Kaiser
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Kaiser is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Kaiser is currently topping the baby name charts in Mississippi at position #228 - and is the least popular in Illinois at position #1,202.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Kaiser is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Kaiser origin and meaning
German, from Latin
From German Kaiser, 'emperor' — the German descendant of the Roman title Caesar
Kaiser is the German imperial title, worn by the emperors of Germany and Austria until 1918, and itself a direct descendant of Caesar. As an American first name it is a 21st-century arrival, part of the taste for bold title names like King, Major and Reign. It has been rising steadily since it appeared in 2006.
Attested etymology
Kaiser is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.
To see famous people named Kaiser, pop culture references for the name Kaiser and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Kaiser
We've found the following names that sound similar to Kaiser, sorted by popularity.
Kerry / Kyrie / Kory / Kairo / Korey / Kyree / Krew / Khari / Kyro / Kyaire /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 854 |
| 2024 | 767 |
| 2023 | 770 |
| 2022 | 738 |
| 2021 | 775 |
| 2020 | 873 |
| 2019 | 799 |
| 2018 | 788 |
| 2017 | 967 |
| 2016 | 1024 |
| 2015 | 1269 |
| 2014 | 4137 |
| 2013 | 3210 |
| 2012 | 2807 |
| 2011 | 2751 |
| 2010 | 2091 |
| 2009 | 3417 |
| 2008 | 2480 |
| 2006 | 4017 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Mississippi | 228 |
| Alabama | 245 |
| Louisiana | 283 |
| Georgia | 474 |
| Kentucky | 546 |
| North Carolina | 606 |
| Tennessee | 617 |
| Missouri | 617 |
| Michigan | 620 |
| Iowa | 626 |
| Ohio | 637 |
| Oklahoma | 661 |
| Virginia | 705 |
| Maryland | 760 |
| Texas | 816 |
| Massachusetts | 846 |
| Florida | 935 |
| Illinois | 1202 |
Even more about Kaiser
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Kaiser a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Kaiser?
2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
KY-zer · /ˈkaɪzər/
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Spellings and nicknames
- Kizer — Phonetic respelling occasionally seen
- Caesar — The Latin original of the title — a separate name
Famous bearers
None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2006, and its oldest bearers are still young.
Style
Word nameRoyal
Why parents choose it
Parents pick Kaiser for its authority and edge — a name that sounds like a title because it is one.
Worth knowing
- The strongest association is Wilhelm II and the First World War, a heavy namesake for a baby
- It reads to many people as a surname or a dog's name (and a health insurer shares it)
