Shafer is a name of German origin, derived from the occupational surname for a tailor or maker of shawls and similar articles of clothing. It is a unisex given name that has gained popularity in recent years, particularly in English-speaking countries like the United States, Canada, and Australia. The name Shafer is not associated with any specific saints or historical figures, allowing individuals named Shafer to forge their own paths and create their own unique identities.
The name Shafer had a notable year in 1994 with 11 births, but it seems to have fluctuated between 5 and 7 births annually for most years since then, with a brief spike to 6 or 7 births in the late 2000s and early 2010s. The total number of births over this period is 125.