Cesar
Boy name · #385 in 2025 · Distinctive
How old is the name Cesar? In official American birth records, Cesar has been tracked continuously since 1915, giving it 110 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 824 baby boys were named Cesar, placing it at #385 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #281, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 2,184 boys born in 2025 was named Cesar.
Babies named Cesar per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 110-year story
Cesar first appears in the Social Security records in 1915, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2004, when 2,538 boys were named Cesar — good for #158 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Cesar against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Cesar in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Cesar is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "distinctive". That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Cesar is most common
Geography matters for names, and Cesar is no exception. Adjusted for how many boys are born in each state, Cesar is most common in NM (1.8 per 1,000), TX (1.2 per 1,000), AZ (1.2 per 1,000), NV (1.1 per 1,000), CA (1 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.6 per 1,000 boys. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Cesar is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
Names like Cesar
Statistically, parents drawn to Cesar tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Edgar, Oscar, Colin, Omar, and Hector.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Cesar | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 824 | #385 |
| 2024 | 917 | #361 |
| 2023 | 884 | #367 |
| 2022 | 946 | #346 |
| 2021 | 838 | #384 |
| 2020 | 841 | #371 |
| 2019 | 1,005 | #333 |
| 2018 | 1,002 | #334 |
| 2017 | 1,102 | #313 |
| 2016 | 1,161 | #305 |
| 2015 | 1,306 | #281 |
| 2014 | 1,284 | #279 |
| 2013 | 1,358 | #261 |
| 2012 | 1,437 | #255 |
| 2011 | 1,610 | #219 |
| 2010 | 1,819 | #202 |
| 2009 | 1,920 | #199 |
| 2008 | 2,366 | #166 |
| 2007 | 2,427 | #167 |
| 2006 | 2,475 | #169 |
| 2005 | 2,522 | #163 |
| 2004 | 2,538 | #158 |
| 2003 | 2,357 | #169 |
| 2002 | 2,369 | #162 |
| 2001 | 2,376 | #160 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Cesar?
In official American birth records, the name Cesar first appeared in 1915 (over 110 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 110 years.
Is Cesar a popular boy name?
Cesar ranked #385 among boys in 2025 with 824 babies given the name — inside the top 500: established but not ubiquitous. Ten years earlier it ranked #281.
When was the name Cesar most popular?
Cesar peaked in 2004, when 2,538 American boys received the name (ranked #158 that year). Since 2004 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Cesar?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 2,184 newborn American boys was named Cesar. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "distinctive".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.