Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Cesar.
National Rank (2025)
#385
All-Time Peak Rank
#158 (2004)
Total U.S. Births
78,824
Unisex Distribution99.6% Boy / 0.4% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Cesar Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Cesar
According to SSA data, Cesar achieved its highest historical rank of #158 in 2004. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2004 with 2,538 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 36.9%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 111 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Cesar scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-36.9% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record2,538Births in 2004
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
111Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:40
1920s:138
1930s:182
1940s:332
1950s:868
1960s:2,156
1970s:6,153
1980s:9,163
1990s:17,848
2000s:23,610
2010s:13,084
2020s:5,250
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesCe-sar
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with C, a letter used by only 5.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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