Kager
An Old Norse name meaning "brave one" or "leader".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Kager. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kager today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kager births was 2014 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kager. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Kager. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2014
5 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2014 SSA rank
#13,036
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Kager: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kager by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Kager during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kager
The given name Kager originates from the Old Germanic language, with its roots tracing back to the early medieval period in regions that are now parts of Germany and the Netherlands. The name is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "kagur," which means "brave" or "courageous."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kager can be found in the Old Saxon Heroic Legend, a collection of epic tales from the 9th century. In this work, a character named Kager is depicted as a valiant warrior known for his bravery and strength in battle.
During the Middle Ages, the name Kager gained popularity among the nobility and aristocracy in various Germanic regions. It was often bestowed upon sons with the hope that they would embody the qualities of courage and valor associated with the name's meaning.
In the 12th century, a notable figure named Kager von Hohenzollern was a prominent knight and military leader who fought in the Crusades. His exploits and reputation as a fearless warrior contributed to the enduring significance of the name.
Another historical figure bearing the name Kager was a 16th-century German scholar and theologian, Kager von Wittenberg, who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation. His writings and teachings had a lasting impact on the religious landscape of Europe.
Fast forward to the 19th century, Kager Müller was a renowned German architect and urban planner who designed several iconic buildings and public spaces in Berlin and other major cities. His innovative designs and commitment to creating functional and aesthetically pleasing structures earned him widespread recognition.
In the realm of literature, Kager Hoffmann was a celebrated German novelist and poet of the early 20th century. His works, which often explored themes of courage, resilience, and the human condition, garnered critical acclaim and influenced subsequent generations of writers.
While the name Kager may have declined in popularity in recent times, its historical significance and symbolic meaning remain deeply rooted in its Germanic origins, serving as a testament to the enduring legacy of bravery and strength embodied by those who bore this name throughout history.
People
Kager + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kager as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kager: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kager?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kager going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Kager a common name?
We classify Kager as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kager most popular?
The single biggest year for Kager was 2014, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kager is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Kager in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kager a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kager in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Kager still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kager in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Kager can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Kager?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.