Keiler
A German name meaning "boar", referring to the wild pig.
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the first name Keiler. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Keiler today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Keiler births was 2024 (20 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Keiler. 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.
People living today
124
~ 1 in 2,764,148 Americans
Peak year
2024
20 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,958
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Keiler: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Keiler from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 59 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Keiler 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 Keiler during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Keiler
The name Keiler has its origins in the German language and can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the German word "Keiler," which means "wild boar" or "male swine." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname or surname to someone who had some association with these animals, perhaps a hunter or a breeder.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Keiler can be found in the records of the Teutonic Knights, a German medieval Catholic military order. In the 13th century, a knight named Konrad Keiler was mentioned in the order's chronicles for his bravery in battle against the Prussians.
In the 15th century, a German playwright and poet named Hans Keiler gained recognition for his satirical works that critiqued the social and political issues of his time. He was born in Nuremberg around 1420 and is considered one of the pioneers of German literature.
During the Renaissance period, a notable figure named Dietrich Keiler emerged as a prominent architect and master builder in the city of Augsburg, Germany. He was responsible for designing and constructing several churches and public buildings, including the Fuggerei, which is considered one of the oldest social housing complexes in the world.
In the 18th century, a German composer and organist named Johann Keiler made a name for himself in the court of the Prince-Bishop of Würzburg. He was born in 1714 and is known for his compositions for organ and harpsichord, which were influential in the development of the Baroque music style.
Another notable individual with the name Keiler was Wilhelm Keiler, a German philosopher and educator who lived in the 19th century. Born in 1823, he was a proponent of the Hegelian school of thought and wrote extensively on topics such as ethics, logic, and the philosophy of religion.
While the name Keiler has its roots in Germany, it has also been adopted in other cultures and languages over time, although its use remains relatively uncommon. The meaning and history of the name reflect its connection to nature and the rich cultural heritage of the German-speaking regions.
People
Keiler + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Keiler 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
Keiler: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Keiler?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 124 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Keiler 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 2,764,148 US residents.
Is Keiler a common name?
We classify Keiler as "Very Rare". It ranks above 67.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 125 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Keiler most popular?
The single biggest year for Keiler was 2024, when 20 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Keiler is about 8 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 Keiler in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Keiler a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Keiler 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 Keiler still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Keiler 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 Keiler 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 have the name Keiler?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.