Kaiser
How to say it: KYE-zer · /ˈkaɪzər/
German for 'emperor', from Latin 'Caesar'. A title-as-name with commanding connotations, increasingly used as a given name.
Kaiser was the 522nd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 296 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 93% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #494 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #522 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 296 |
| Share of births | 1 in 5,888 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +93% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #494 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,436 among boys’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
On an upward path, Kaiser sees its finest moment in the 2020s. At its high today, it should rise further.
What goes with it
Bold consonants and a buzzing finish make it feel strong and commanding. Magnus aligns in style.
Nicknames
- Kai
Honouring a Kaiser in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Kaiser is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, German.
In France: #2,436 for boys in 2025.
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