Boy nameNot in the current top chartsFalling
Shafer
//ˈʃeɪfɜr//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19946 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Shafer's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Shafer's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Shafer |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 11 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2018 | 6 |
Shafer through the decades
- Shafer peaked in 1994, when 11 babies were named Shafer in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2004–2018), use of Shafer has fallen 8% compared to the 10 years before that.