Kaizer
How to say it: KY-zer · /ˈkaɪzər/
Modern respelling of German Kaiser meaning 'emperor' (from Caesar) - bold title-style name.
Kaizer was the 522nd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 150 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 | 150 |
| 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, 0 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Bold and newly arrived, Kaizer touched its high in the 2020s. Standing at its peak, it should rise further going forward.
What goes with it
Sharp and forceful with a regal theme, Kaizer feels bold and commanding. Kingston reflects a similar style.
Nicknames
- Kai
Honouring a Kaizer in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Kaizer 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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