WeeNames Scotland’s favourite name finder

← All names

Kaiser

Boy name · 4 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Kaiser: 4 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 2020.

The name Kaiser comes from German, meaning “emperor,” derived from the Roman title Caesar. Historically, it was a title of German and Austrian rulers, most famously Kaiser Wilhelm II, the last German emperor, and Kaiser Franz Joseph I of Austria. While no Scottish places directly share the name, the etymological root Caesar appears across Europe in place names like Caesarea. As a given name, Kaiser remains uncommon in Scotland, but it carries a bold, authoritative feel. It also appears as a surname, notably with the English rock band Kaiser Chiefs, whose name references South African football club Kaizer Chiefs—a further twist on the imperial theme.

Boy 1 of 52 years

Peak year
20204 babies
Latest (2020)
#5994 babies
Total births
4since 2020
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2020 · 4
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).