Kiel

Boy name

Kiel has been given to 2,535 babies in the U.S. since 1961. It peaked in 1983.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,535

Peak year

1983 (287 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1961

10-year trend

Gender split

1% girls / 99% boys

Names one letter away from Kiel — alternate spellings parents actually use.

4,071 babies since 1969

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Kiel.

2,546 babies since 1958

2,524 babies since 1918

2,567 babies since 1950

2,480 babies since 1916

2,474 babies since 1915

2,600 babies since 1944

2,456 babies since 1957

2,452 babies since 1972

How popular is the name Kiel?

Kiel has been given to 2,535 babies in the U.S. since 1961. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Kiel peak?

Kiel peaked in 1983, when 287 babies were given the name.

Is Kiel a girl or boy name?

Kiel is primarily a boy name (99% of babies named Kiel are boys).

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