Baby Name Popularity Profile

Cesar

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Cesar.

✦ Emperor 🌍 Latin royal traditional
National Rank (2025) #385
All-Time Peak Rank #158 Achieved 2004
Total U.S. Births 78,824 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 99.9% Boy / 0.1% Girl Overwhelmingly Male
First Recorded 1915 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2000s 2,538 births in 2004
💡 The Cesar Vibe: Considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Emperor
Language Origin Latin
Origin Type single
Derived from the Roman cognomen Caesar, which became an imperial title. The original meaning of Caesar is debated, possibly 'hairy' or 'cut'.
Common Nicknames
Cece
Alternative Spellings
César Caesar
Pronunciation: SEH-sar
Themes & Categories
royal traditional
Etymology confidence: High

📖 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)

Registration footprint of Cesar across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Stable
10-Year Shift -36.9% Decline
18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 2,538 births in 2004
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 59 yrs
Registry Streak 111 yrs
Historical Volatility Highly Volatile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
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 Syllables Ce-sar
Letter Count 5 letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Length Percentile Longer than 7.7% of names
Linguistic Profile: 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.

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📍 Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State California
Top States California, Nevada, Arizona, Texas, New Mexico
States with Data 43
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
California #211 29,230 1993 23.7% Decline
Nevada #247 942 2006 Insufficient historical volume
Arizona #218 3,321 2006 11.6% Decline
Texas #176 16,901 2004 +16.1% Growth
New Mexico #163 820 2001 Insufficient historical volume
Colorado #371 1,322 2003 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #419 4,134 2002 Stable
Florida #459 2,521 2007 +17.6% Growth
Oregon #408 668 2001 Insufficient historical volume
Washington #744 1,157 2004 Insufficient historical volume
Utah #720 469 2000 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey #358 1,513 2005 Insufficient historical volume
New York #456 4,216 1990 +42.3% Growth
Kansas #357 521 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Idaho Unranked 195 2004 Insufficient historical volume
Georgia #570 1,123 2007 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #623 997 2006 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma #401 471 2006 Insufficient historical volume
Maryland #366 490 2008 Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska Unranked 238 2003 Insufficient historical volume
Virginia #593 682 2004 Insufficient historical volume
District of Columbia Unranked 108 2006 Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut Unranked 257 2008 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas #452 241 2005 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #789 482 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #482 426 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts Unranked 474 2008 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin #448 365 2005 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa #510 216 2007 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina #617 192 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota #595 234 2001 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama #696 183 2002 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri Unranked 194 2003 Insufficient historical volume
Delaware Unranked 17 2001 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan #1137 314 2003 Insufficient historical volume
Rhode Island Unranked 27 2003 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #863 362 2015 Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana #355 121 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky Unranked 116 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #1303 250 2010 Insufficient historical volume
Wyoming Unranked 7 2010 Insufficient historical volume
Hawaii Unranked 6 2006 Insufficient historical volume
Mississippi Unranked 17 2016 Insufficient historical volume

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