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Keyser

KYE-zur /kaɪˈzər/

At a glance

In short
Keyser is a strong and distinctive German name for boys, meaning "emperor" or "ruler." With a powerful sound and regal associations, it's a unique choice.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2017 (#10,775)
Babies in 2017
6 (<0.01% of boys)
Peak
#10,744 in 2016
First recorded
2016

Meaning of Keyser

Keyser is a strong and distinctive name for baby boys. It has its roots in the German language and is derived from the title of an emperor or ruler, specifically the German word "Kaiser." The pronunciation of Keyser is KYE-zur (/kaɪˈzər/). The name evokes a sense of power and authority, making it an excellent choice for parents who want to give their son a name that exudes confidence. While not excessively popular, Keyser has been steadily increasing in popularity in recent years, ranking at 10,762 in 2017 and 10,734 in 2016 according to data for newborns in the United States of America. With its strong sound and regal associations, Keyser is a unique and memorable name option for any little boy.

How to pronounce Keyser

Popularity of Keyser in the U.S.

Keyser was last recorded in the U.S. in 2017, ranked #10,775 with 6 babies. It peaked at #10,744 in 2016. It first appears in the records in 2016.

Bar and line chart: Keyser in the U.S., 2016–2017. Bars: boys given the name each year, most 6 in 2016 and 6 in 2017. Line: rank among boy names, peak #10,744 in 2016, #10,775 in 2017.
  • Boys named Keyser (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 2016–2017. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 2016⁠–⁠2017 2 rows
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
2017610,775▼ 31
2016610,744new