Cesar

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Hairy; Head of Hair

Background: The name Cesar originates from the Latin word 'caesus,' meaning 'cut' or 'to cut,' which is associated with the notion of 'hairy' or 'head of hair.' In Spanish contexts, the name has been widely used and adapted from its Latin roots.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#372
Total births
78,307
Most popular decade
2000s (71,025 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-81 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1915

Gender usage

99.6% male 0.4% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1915
First year births
5
First year rank
#3,825
Peak year
2004
Peak year births
2,538
Peak rank
#158
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
916
Recent rank
#360

Female

First year
1965
First year births
5
First year rank
#6,539
Peak year
1991
Peak year births
18
Peak rank
#5,181
Most recent year
2012
Recent year births
5
Recent rank
#16,866

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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