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Cesar
OriginLatin
Meaning"head of hair"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · girlsUnranked
Below 5 births
US rank · boys#385
2025 SSA
About Cesar
Cesar is the sleeker version of Caesar, as in emperor Julius, used in the US most frequently by Hispanic parents who put the emphasis on the second syllable. With ancient Roman names back in vogue, Cesar might become more popular.
Cesar is also given to girls.
Pronounced seh-SAHR.
As of October 2026, Cesar ranked #17418 in US births in 2012 SSA, peaked at #4760 in 1986.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Girls #4,760
Boys #385
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | #279 | 1,284 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | #281 | 1,306 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | #305 | 1,161 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | #313 | 1,101 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | #334 | 1,002 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | #333 | 1,005 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | #371 | 841 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | #384 | 838 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | #346 | 946 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | #366 | 884 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | #360 | 916 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | #385 | 824 |
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- pronounced sayBoy
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