Schaefer

Q: How popular is the name Schaefer?

Schaefer is ranked #42899 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ sh-AYF-er ]

Boy Name #42,899 Most Popular Hidden Gem 8 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Schaefer is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced sh-AYF-er.

Parents who love the name Schaefer often also consider Danielson, Blazer, Karega .

Popularity Over Time

#42,899

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #42,899
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Sch Scy Schie Schaie

Middle Name Ideas

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Schaefer Bennett

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Schaefer Jayden

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Schaefer Andrew

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Schaefer Charles

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Schaefer Diego

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Schaefer Dominic

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Schaefer Adriel

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Schaefer Brooks

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Schaefer Damian

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Schaefer Angel

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Danielson Boy Scandinavian patronymic Cabral Boy Latin Blazer Boy American English Napat Boy Pali Karega Boy Kikuyu

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Frequently Asked Questions About Schaefer

Is Schaefer a boy or girl name?

Schaefer is primarily used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Schaefer?

Schaefer is pronounced sh-AYF-er.

How popular is the name Schaefer?

Schaefer is currently ranked #42899 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Schaefer?

Common nicknames for Schaefer include Sch, Scy, Schie, and Schaie.

Is Schaefer a common or rare name?

Schaefer is an uncommon name, ranked #42899 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Schaefer

Schaefer is a boy name .

Schaefer is currently ranked #42,899 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Schaefer include Sch, Scy, Schie, and Schaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.