Kaiser
ka(i)-ser
US Popularity:1529
Origin:German
Other Origin(s):Latin
Meaning:Emperor; Hairy, head of hair
Brimming with blossoming power, Kaiser is a boy's name of German origin with a lineage that runs deep into the core of Ancient Rome. Descending from the Middle High German word keisar, meaning "emperor," Kaiser was forged from the Latin imperial title, Caesar, thought to mean “hairy” or “head of hair.” Though the name, of course, derives from the famed dictator, Kaiser, in actuality, represents Caesar's adaptation into an honorific title, designating a newly appointed leader. From the revered Roman leaders to the Kaiser emperors of the Austrian Empire, the name lives on in reference to a worthy figure capable of commanding an entire civilization.
Kaiser Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Kaiser is currently #1990 on The Bump
Boy:Kaiser is currently #596 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Kaiser is currently #1529 in U.S. births
Boy:Kaiser is currently #524 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#1529
in 2022
+ 114
from 2021
Sources
Online Etymology Dictionary, kaiser (n.), September 2017
WordSense Dictionary, Kaiser
Online Etymology Dictionary, Caesar, October 2022
Behind the Name, Caesar, November 2020
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