Kiezer
A gender-neutral Dutch name derived from the word "kiezen" meaning "to choose".
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Kiezer. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kiezer today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kiezer births was 2018 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kiezer. 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 Kiezer. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
2018
7 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2018 SSA rank
#10,260
Tracked since 2018
Popularity
Kiezer: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kiezer 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 Kiezer 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 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kiezer
The name Kiezer is believed to have originated from the Dutch language, derived from the word "kiezen," which means "to choose" or "to select." This name likely emerged in the Netherlands during the Middle Ages, although its precise origins remain uncertain.
One theory suggests that the name Kiezer may have been initially used as an occupational surname, referring to individuals who held positions involving the selection or election of officials or representatives. In medieval Dutch communities, those responsible for overseeing elections or making important choices were sometimes referred to as "kiezers."
Another possibility is that the name Kiezer was initially bestowed upon individuals who were known for their discerning nature or their ability to make wise choices. In this context, the name could have been a descriptive moniker, reflecting the bearer's reputation for judicious decision-making.
While no definitive historical references to the name Kiezer have been found in ancient texts or religious scriptures, some records indicate that variations of the name, such as "Kieser" or "Kiesser," were present in Dutch regions as early as the 16th century.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Kiezer was Jan Kiezer, a Dutch merchant who lived in Amsterdam in the late 16th century. Another notable figure was Pieter Kiezer, a Dutch painter who was active in the early 17th century and is known for his landscapes and still-life works.
Throughout history, several other individuals have borne the name Kiezer, although their fame and impact varied. Hendrik Kiezer (1633-1699) was a Dutch theologian and author who wrote extensively on religious topics. Anna Kiezer (1785-1857) was a Dutch novelist and poet who gained recognition for her romantic literary works.
In more recent times, Cornelis Kiezer (1884-1964) was a Dutch architect who contributed to the design of several notable buildings in the Netherlands, including the Bergkerk in Rotterdam and the Oude Kerk in Delft.
It is important to note that while the name Kiezer has Dutch origins, its usage and popularity may have extended beyond the Netherlands over time, potentially leading to variations in spelling or pronunciation in different regions or cultures.
People
Kiezer + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kiezer 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
Kiezer: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kiezer?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kiezer 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 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Kiezer a common name?
We classify Kiezer as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kiezer most popular?
The single biggest year for Kiezer was 2018, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kiezer 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 Kiezer in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kiezer a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kiezer 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 Kiezer still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kiezer 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 Kiezer 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 Americans are named Kiezer?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.