Kaiser Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Kaiser is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Kaiser?
Kaiser is spelled K-A-I-S-E-R. The name has 6 letters.
Kaiser at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- The word “Kaiser” literally means “emperor” in German.
- Origin
- “Kaiser” is derived from the Latin title “Caesar,” used by Roman emperors and later adopted in German-speaking regions to denote an emperor.
- Pronunciation
- KI-zur · 2 syllables
Kaiser Popularity in 2025
Rank#835
Recorded Births296
- Boys usage fell 35 places to #835 and recorded 18 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Kaiser Mean?
The word “Kaiser” literally means “emperor” in German.
Origin: “Kaiser” is derived from the Latin title “Caesar,” used by Roman emperors and later adopted in German-speaking regions to denote an emperor.
How Do You Pronounce Kaiser?
PronunciationKI-zur
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Kaiser?
- History
- The term “Kaiser” has been used historically in Germany and Austria to refer to emperors, notably the rulers of the Holy Roman Empire and the German Empire.
- Cultural notes
- In German-speaking cultures, “Kaiser” historically symbolizes imperial authority and rulership.
Kaiser Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2007 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 296 | #835 |
| 2024 | Girls | 7 | #12,161 |
| 2024 | Boys | 314 | #800 |
| 2023 | Boys | 337 | #765 |
| 2022 | Girls | 8 | #11,231 |
| 2022 | Boys | 342 | #749 |
| 2021 | Boys | 313 | #786 |
| 2020 | Boys | 261 | #866 |
| 2019 | Girls | 9 | #10,473 |
| 2019 | Boys | 275 | #820 |
| 2018 | Boys | 275 | #817 |
| 2017 | Girls | 5 | #15,902 |
| 2017 | Boys | 225 | #929 |
| 2016 | Girls | 5 | #16,215 |
| 2016 | Boys | 208 | #980 |
| 2015 | Boys | 141 | #1,271 |
| 2014 | Boys | 69 | #2,044 |
| 2013 | Boys | 62 | #2,139 |
| 2012 | Boys | 46 | #2,632 |
| 2011 | Boys | 47 | #2,590 |
| 2010 | Boys | 59 | #2,212 |
| 2009 | Boys | 46 | #2,663 |
| 2008 | Boys | 57 | #2,291 |
| 2007 | Boys | 48 | #2,564 |
When Was Kaiser Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2022 · Boys
342 recorded births
National rank #749
2023 · Boys
337 recorded births
National rank #765
2024 · Boys
314 recorded births
National rank #800
2021 · Boys
313 recorded births
National rank #786
Where Kaiser Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MS | #215 | 14 |
| AL | #238 | 23 |
| LA | #278 | 18 |
| GA | #464 | 23 |
| KY | #526 | 8 |
| IA | #571 | 5 |
| NC | #591 | 16 |
| TN | #592 | 12 |