The baby name Kiefer is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkiːfər/ (KEE-fer); also commonly pronounced /ˈkaɪfər/ (KYE-fer) in English.
Kiefer is German in Origin.
The baby name Kiefer is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkiːfər/ (KEE-fer); also commonly pronounced /ˈkaɪfər/ (KYE-fer) in English.
Kiefer is German in Origin.
Kiefer is a modern given name drawn from the German surname Kiefer. In German, Kiefer can denote the pine tree and, as a homonym, the jawbone; as a surname it most often arose either topographically for someone living by a pine or as a spelling variant of Küfer/Kuefer, the occupational name “cooper” from Kufe “tub,” ultimately from Latin cupa.
As a given name, Kiefer gained visibility in the Anglophone world in the late 20th century, largely through Canadian actor Kiefer Sutherland, named after filmmaker Warren Kiefer. Usage peaked in the 1990s–2000s in North America and remains uncommon yet familiar, blending rugged, nature-forward imagery with artisan roots. Variants and spellings include Keifer, Keefer, and Kieffer; related surnames include Küfer and Kuefer. An English meaning-equivalent is Cooper.
| Kiefer Sutherland Kiefer Sutherland is a Canadian actor and musician best known for his role as Jack Bauer in the TV series 24. He also starred in films like The Lost Boys and A Few Good Men. Besides acting, he has pursued a career in music, releasing albums and performing live. |
| Name | Last Name(s) | Mother | Mother famous for | Fame Level | Father | Father famous for | Fame Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiefer | Sutherland | Donald Sutherland | television actor | ★★★★★ |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Boys | 2022 | #1 | — | 794 |
| LU | 0 | #66 | 1 | 2,830 | |
| MU | 0 | #137 | 1 | 3,613 | |
| HU | Boys | 0 | #173 | 2 | 3,954 |
| MO | Boys | 0 | #234 | 1 | 5,842 |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #256 | 1 | 7,111 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #263 | 1 | 7,056 |
| SG | 0 | #280 | 3 | 11,010 | |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #292 | 2 | 6,876 |
| Canada | Boys | 2023 | #305 | 5 | 2,601 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #329 | 3 | 9,639 |
| PE | 0 | #329 | 1 | 6,350 | |
| France | Boys | 1996 | #354 | 4 | 1,971 |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #374 | 10 | 11,440 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #381 | 1 | 7,951 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #505 | 1 | 9,305 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #508 | 3 | 10,188 |
| CO | 0 | #509 | 2 | 7,768 | |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #557 | 1 | 12,905 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #575 | 1 | 12,054 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #664 | 34 | 17,960 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #697 | 4 | 13,390 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #785 | 1 | 12,213 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #864 | 15 | 14,506 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #888 | 5 | 7,044 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #917 | 2 | 17,948 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #934 | 18 | 5,873 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #975 | 7 | 15,656 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #992 | 1 | 12,708 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,032 | 2 | 16,355 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,100 | 12 | 25,439 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,142 | 2 | 22,615 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,166 | 13 | 25,619 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,683 | 9 | 28,008 |
Kiefer is popular in 31 countries — most recent births per country:
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