Keefer
Pronunciation: [ k-EEF-er ]
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Keefer first appeared in US Social Security records in 1970.
Over 315 babies have been named Keefer in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Keefer is past its peak , currently ranked #20,997 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,997
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Keefer
Keefer is a boy name .
Keefer is currently ranked #20,997 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Keefer include Kee, Keef, Keefy, Keefie, Key, Keie, and Keekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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