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