How Many People Are Named Cesar?
Complete statistics for the name Cesar: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Cesar, a rare male name with ancient Roman roots, is held by just 75,032 people in the US today, making up 1 in 4,398 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 60% of those named Cesar being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 28All 78,307 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2004Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Cesar Through the Generations
Cesar peaked in popularity in 2004 with 2,538 births, but its trend has been declining since then. The average age of people named Cesar is 28, indicating it's a newer-generation name. Of the 75,032 living Cesar's in the US, 46,930 are under 30, 28,740 are between 30 and 60, and only 2,637 are over 60, showing how young the name still is.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Cesar's Latin roots
📄 About the Name Cesar
How Many People Have the Name Cesar?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,774 people in the United States currently share the name Cesar. That works out to roughly 1 in every 87,824 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Cesar a Common or Rare Name?
Cesar is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Cesar Mean?
Cesar means "victor" and comes from Latin origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Cesar in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Cesar Most Popular?
The name Cesar reached peak popularity in 2004, with 2,538 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Cesar?
Approximately 3,774 people named Cesar live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,774. That works out to roughly 1 in 87,824 Americans.
Is Cesar a rare name?
Cesar is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 87,824 Americans has this name.
What does the name Cesar mean?
Cesar means "victor" and comes from Latin origins.
Is Cesar more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Cesar are male and 0% are female.
When was Cesar most popular?
Cesar peaked in 2004 with 2,538 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.