Schaefer Name Popularity and Statistics
Schaefer is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Schaefer?
Schaefer is spelled S-C-H-A-E-F-E-R. The name has 8 letters.
Schaefer Popularity in 2025
Rank#12,008
Recorded Births5
- Boys usage rose 341 places to #12,008 and recorded the same number of 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.
Schaefer Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1991 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 5 | #12,008 |
| 2024 | Boys | 5 | #12,349 |
| 2023 | Boys | 5 | #12,239 |
| 2021 | Boys | 6 | #10,799 |
| 2019 | Boys | 5 | #12,145 |
| 2017 | Boys | 7 | #9,696 |
| 2013 | Boys | 6 | #10,728 |
| 2007 | Boys | 6 | #10,921 |
| 2005 | Boys | 9 | #7,640 |
| 2001 | Boys | 5 | #10,556 |
| 1994 | Boys | 8 | #6,372 |
| 1991 | Boys | 6 | #7,271 |
When Was Schaefer 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.
2005 · Boys
9 recorded births
National rank #7,640
1994 · Boys
8 recorded births
National rank #6,372
2017 · Boys
7 recorded births
National rank #9,696
2021 · Boys
6 recorded births
National rank #10,799