Ceasar Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Ceasar originates from Latin, meaning 'cut'. It evolved from the family name of Julius Caesar, a significant figure in Roman history, and has historical roots that connect it to power and leadership. The name has variants and derivatives but is less popular today. It does not have a biblical background.
The name Ceasar is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Ceasar has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Ceasar' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2074th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2034th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1659th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1497th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1588th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2009th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4674th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Ceasar' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Ceasar"
Pronunciation
/ˈsiːzər/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name 'Caesar' is derived from the Latin word 'caesus', which means 'cut'. It originally referred to a family name of the famous Roman general Gaius Julius Caesar.
Meaning
cut
Language Evolution
Caesaris (Latin), Caesar (Medieval Latin), Ceasar (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity through its association with Julius Caesar, who was a prominent figure in Roman history. It became a title for Roman emperors, further cementing its recognition.
Variants & Derivatives
César, Caesare, Ceasar
Modern Popularity & Image
The name Ceasar is often associated with leadership and power, partly due to its historical connections. However, it is less common in modern times compared to its variants.
Famous People
Julius Caesar, César Chávez
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Ceasar"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Ceasar"
"Ceasar" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2074th of 7545 | 242 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2034th of 6773 | 241 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1659th of 7552 | 421 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1497th of 10718 | 538 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1588th of 16616 | 789 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2009th of 24088 | 993 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 4674th of 23106 | 252 |
Regional Popularity of "Ceasar" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
84.53% 2000th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
52.39% 1273rd/2430 |
63.97% 1825th/2853 |
60.61% 1682nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
55.16% 1620th/2937 |
36.15% 1259th/3483 |
40.05% 1409th/3518 |
24.09% 974th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
64.56% 2379th/3685 |
33.07% 1480th/4475 |
28.42% 1476th/5194 |
14.56% 920th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
51.42% 2356th/4582 |
42.37% 2188th/5164 |
25.63% 1874th/7313 |
15.22% 1136th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
66.11% 4510th/6822 |
43.96% 2759th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Ceasar" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Ceasar"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Ceasar" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.