Cesar Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Cesar is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Cesar?
Cesar is spelled C-E-S-A-R. The name has 5 letters.
Cesar at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Derived from the Roman family name Caesar, which possibly means “hairy” or “long-haired.”
- Origin
- Cesar is commonly associated with the Roman family name Caesar, known from Roman history and imperial titles.
- Pronunciation
- SEE-zar · 2 syllables
Cesar Popularity in 2025
Rank#385
Recorded Births824
- Boys usage fell 24 places to #385 and recorded 93 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Cesar Mean?
Derived from the Roman family name Caesar, which possibly means “hairy” or “long-haired.”
Origin: Cesar is commonly associated with the Roman family name Caesar, known from Roman history and imperial titles.
How Do You Pronounce Cesar?
PronunciationSEE-zar
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Cesar?
- History
- The name Cesar is historically tied to Roman leadership and was used as a dynastic name during the Roman Empire; its specific origins may derive from Latin terms describing physical characteristics.
Cesar Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2006 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 824 | #385 |
| 2024 | Boys | 917 | #361 |
| 2023 | Boys | 884 | #367 |
| 2022 | Boys | 946 | #346 |
| 2021 | Boys | 838 | #384 |
| 2020 | Boys | 841 | #371 |
| 2019 | Boys | 1,005 | #333 |
| 2018 | Boys | 1,002 | #334 |
| 2017 | Boys | 1,102 | #313 |
| 2016 | Boys | 1,161 | #305 |
| 2015 | Boys | 1,306 | #281 |
| 2014 | Boys | 1,284 | #279 |
| 2013 | Boys | 1,358 | #261 |
| 2012 | Girls | 5 | #16,869 |
| 2012 | Boys | 1,437 | #255 |
| 2011 | Boys | 1,610 | #219 |
| 2010 | Boys | 1,819 | #202 |
| 2009 | Boys | 1,920 | #199 |
| 2008 | Girls | 6 | #15,405 |
| 2008 | Boys | 2,366 | #166 |
| 2007 | Girls | 6 | #15,491 |
| 2007 | Boys | 2,427 | #167 |
| 2006 | Girls | 5 | #17,168 |
| 2006 | Boys | 2,475 | #169 |
When Was Cesar Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2004 · Boys
2,538 recorded births
National rank #158
2005 · Boys
2,522 recorded births
National rank #163
2006 · Boys
2,475 recorded births
National rank #169
2007 · Boys
2,427 recorded births
National rank #167
Where Cesar Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NM | #161 | 12 |
| TX | #176 | 209 |
| CA | #211 | 177 |
| AZ | #217 | 38 |
| NV | #243 | 12 |
| KS | #352 | 10 |
| LA | #353 | 14 |
| NJ | #355 | 23 |