Kiel
- US rank
- #10,695
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #502 in 1983
6 babies were named Kiel in the US in 2025. It has dropped 4,075 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1961–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Kiel you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 285,714 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Kiel, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kiel would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKiel first shows up in US birth records in 1961, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 64 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1983, when it ranked #502. Today it's #10,695, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowKiel was 5.5× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 51,813 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 285,714.
- TrendKiel has slipped 4,075 places over the last five years and now sits at #10,695. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Kiel
Kiel is a boy name of Hebrew and Scottish origin. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with K and ending in “-iel”. US birth records list Kiel for boys from 1961 to 2025, in 59 of those 65 years. Its best year was 1983, when it ranked #502 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #10,695, with 6 babies.
Origin:Hebrew namesScottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.6 | 633,803 boys |
| 1970s | 5.5 | 180,832 boys |
| 1980s | 82 | 12,197 boys |
| 1990s | 26 | 38,402 boys |
| 2000s | 11 | 93,197 boys |
| 2010s | 5.7 | 175,747 boys |
| 2020s | 5.1 | 194,805 boys |
Other spellings of Kiel
More Hebrew boy names
- Unisex name: Noah · rest, comfort
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: Elijah · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Levi · joined, attached
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Kiel
What is the origin of the name Kiel?
Kiel has Hebrew, Scottish roots in our records. Other Hebrew names include Noah, James, Elijah.
Is Kiel a boy or girl name?
Kiel is a boy name.
How popular is the name Kiel?
Kiel ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1983 (#502).