How Many People Are Named Kier?
Complete statistics for the name Kier: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kier is a very rare name for boys, with only 472 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 699,024 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with half of those named Kier being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 31All 495 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: 1995Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kier Through the Generations
Kier saw its peak popularity in 1995 with 22 births, but it's still a name on the rise. The average age of someone named Kier is 31, indicating a younger demographic. Of the 472 individuals, 249 are under 30, 230 are between 30 and 60, and only 16 are over 60, showing a strong preference among younger parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kier's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kier
How Many People Have the Name Kier?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,859 people in the United States currently share the name Kier. That works out to roughly 1 in every 178,294 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kier a Common or Rare Name?
Kier is classified as Very 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 Kier Mean?
Kier means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kier in SSA data, approximately 98% are male and 2% are female.
When Was Kier Most Popular?
The name Kier reached peak popularity in 1995, with 22 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
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 Kier?
Approximately 1,859 people named Kier live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,859. That works out to roughly 1 in 178,294 Americans.
Is Kier a rare name?
Kier is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 178,294 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kier mean?
Kier means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Kier more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 98% of people named Kier are male and 2% are female.
When was Kier most popular?
Kier peaked in 1995 with 22 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
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.