How Many People Are Named Kesler?
Complete statistics for the name Kesler: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kesler is a very rare name, predominantly given to boys. Only 300 people named Kesler live in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,101,807 Americans. The majority, 94%, are under 30, making it a genuinely modern name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 15All 303 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2017Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kesler Through the Generations
Kesler has seen steady usage since its peak in 2017 when 19 babies were given this name. With an estimated 303 total births throughout history, Kesler remains a niche choice. Today, most Keslers are young, with 286 under 30 years old, and only 17 aged between 30 and 60. This indicates a name that's popular among younger parents and likely to continue being used for some time.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kesler's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kesler
How Many People Have the Name Kesler?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,884 people in the United States currently share the name Kesler. That works out to roughly 1 in every 56,331 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Kesler a Common or Rare Name?
Kesler is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Kesler Mean?
Kesler means "creative variant of Kes" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kesler in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Kesler Most Popular?
The name Kesler reached peak popularity in 2017, with 19 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Kesler?
Approximately 5,884 people named Kesler live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 5,884. That works out to roughly 1 in 56,331 Americans.
Is Kesler a rare name?
Kesler is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 56,331 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kesler mean?
Kesler means "creative variant of Kes" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Kesler more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Kesler are male and 0% are female.
When was Kesler most popular?
Kesler peaked in 2017 with 19 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.