Schaefer
boy name#12008 in 2025Schaefer entered the US charts in 1991, peaked at #6372 in 1994, ranks #12008 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1991–2025
#12008
rank today
#6372
peak (1994)
5
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #6822 |
| 2000s | #9706 |
| 2010s | #10856 |
| 2020s | #11849 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Schaefer are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Schaefer is a kid of about 12 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Schaefer in 2025?
- Schaefer ranks #12008 among US boy names in 2025, with 5 babies given the name.
- When was the name Schaefer most popular?
- Schaefer peaked in 1994, reaching #6372 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Schaefer with classmates?
- Schaefer will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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