Kiser is of American origin and means 'from Kislingbury'. It's derived from an English surname, which is believed to have been brought to America by settlers. The name was originally associated with a place in England called Kislingbury in Northamptonshire, and it likely comes from the Old English words 'ciss', meaning 'cheese', and 'burh', meaning 'fort'. The name Kiser has a strong, unique sound that makes it stand out. It's not particularly common, which adds to its distinctive character. In terms of popularity, Kiser is considered an unusual or rare first name for males in English-speaking countries.
The name Kiser experienced a significant rise and fall in popularity over the years, with peaks of 8 births in both 1917 and 1918, dropping to as low as 5 births in several later years, including 1920, 1929, 1999, 2012, 2014, and 2022. Despite this variability, the name has seen a recent uptick with 7 births each in 2017 and 2019, followed by another peak of 8 births in 2021. Overall, there have been 80 recorded births with the name Kiser since 1917.