Shafer

Q: How popular is the name Shafer?

Shafer is ranked #17591 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ sh-AYF-er ]

Boy Name #17,591 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Shafer is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced sh-AYF-er.

Parents who love the name Shafer often also consider Celina, Agape, .

Popularity Over Time

#17,591

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #17,591
Total SSA Count: 6

Nicknames

Sha Shy Shaie Shafie

Middle Name Ideas

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Shafer Angel

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Shafer Damian

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Shafer Bennett

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Shafer Andrew

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Shafer Jayden

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Shafer Charles

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Shafer Brooks

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Shafer Diego

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Shafer Adriel

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Shafer Dominic

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shafer

Is Shafer a boy or girl name?

Shafer is primarily used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Shafer?

Shafer is pronounced sh-AYF-er.

How popular is the name Shafer?

Shafer is currently ranked #17591 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Shafer?

Common nicknames for Shafer include Sha, Shy, Shaie, and Shafie.

Is Shafer a common or rare name?

Shafer is an uncommon name, ranked #17591 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Shafer

Shafer is a boy name .

Shafer is currently ranked #17,591 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Shafer include Sha, Shy, Shaie, and Shafie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.