Kiefer
Boy name · 9 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Kiefer: 9 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 1992.
Derived from the German surname Kiefer, meaning 'pine tree' or 'pine wood,' this name is most famously associated with the American actor Kiefer Sutherland, whose mother named him after the American screenwriter and director Kiefer Behrend. Sutherland's portrayal of Jack Bauer in the television series *24* brought the name into the spotlight, though it remains relatively uncommon in Scotland. The German root *Kiefer* also connects to the word for 'jawbone,' but the arboreal meaning is the more pleasant inspiration for a name. As a variant, it shares a similar rugged, nature-inspired feel with names like Jasper or Rowan. Place connections are limited, but the Kiefer surname has given rise to several small towns in Germany and Austria.
Boy 3 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19923 babies
- Latest (2009)
- #6263 babies
- Total births
- 9since 1992
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y