Kaiser

Kaiser is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 314 boys in the United States.

Kaiser at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Kaiser

Kaiser belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Kaiser first appears in Social Security records in 1915. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #751 in 2022, and in 2024 314 babies received the name — 3,620 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kaiser in US records

First recorded (US)
1915
Best US rank
#751 in 2022
Peak year
2022
Babies named Kaiser in 2024
314
Total since 1880
3,620

Kaiser in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#774 in 2016
Babies named Kaiser in 2025
17
Total since 1996
428

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kaiser mean?

The meaning of Kaiser is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Kaiser a boy or girl name?

Kaiser is a boy name. In 2024, 314 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Kaiser?

Kaiser comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Kaiser?

Kaiser first appears in US records in 1915. Its best-ever ranking was #751 in 2022, and 314 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].