Schafer Name Popularity and Statistics
Schafer 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 Schafer?
Schafer is spelled S-C-H-A-F-E-R. The name has 7 letters.
Schafer Popularity in 2021
Rank#8,825
Recorded Births8
- Boys usage rose 871 places to #8,825 and recorded 1 more birth compared with 2017.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Schafer Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1992 through 2021. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Boys | 8 | #8,825 |
| 2017 | Boys | 7 | #9,696 |
| 2016 | Boys | 7 | #9,664 |
| 2010 | Boys | 5 | #12,231 |
| 2008 | Boys | 9 | #8,324 |
| 2007 | Boys | 5 | #12,367 |
| 2002 | Boys | 8 | #7,643 |
| 1999 | Boys | 5 | #9,912 |
| 1994 | Boys | 5 | #8,800 |
| 1992 | Boys | 5 | #8,435 |
When Was Schafer 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.
2008 · Boys
9 recorded births
National rank #8,324
2021 · Boys
8 recorded births
National rank #8,825
2002 · Boys
8 recorded births
National rank #7,643
2017 · Boys
7 recorded births
National rank #9,696