Kiefer
Pronunciation: [ k-EEF-er ]
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Kiefer first appeared in US Social Security records in 1988.
Over 1,944 babies have been named Kiefer in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kiefer is past its peak , currently ranked #27,469 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #27,469
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Kiefer
Kiefer is a boy name .
Kiefer is currently ranked #27,469 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kiefer include Kie, Kief, Kiefy, Kiefie, Kiy, Kiie, and Kiekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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