Cesar Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Cesar has Latin origins, meaning 'long-haired', and evolved from the name 'Caesar', which was historically significant due to figures like Julius Caesar. It has variants in several languages and is associated with traits of strength and leadership. The name does not have biblical relevance but has gained popularity over centuries, especially in the Hispanic community.
The name Cesar 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. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Cesar has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female 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, falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Cesar' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2735th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1594th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 728th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 350th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 222nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 178th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 318th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8706th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7350th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 13584th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Cesar' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Cesar"
Pronunciation
/ˈsiːzər/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Cesar is derived from the Latin 'Caesar', which originally meant 'hairy' or 'hairy one' and was used as a family name in ancient Rome.
Meaning
long-haired
Language Evolution
Caesar (Latin), Cæsar (Old English), César (French, Spanish), Cezar (Polish, Romanian)
Historical Usage
Cesar gained popularity due to its association with Julius Caesar, the Roman general and statesman, and has remained a common name in various cultures, particularly in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
César, Cezar, Kaiser, Tsar
Modern Popularity & Image
In contemporary times, Cesar is viewed as a strong and dignified name, often associated with leadership and authority.
Famous People
Julius Caesar, Cesar Chavez, Cesar Romero, Cesar Millan
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Cesar"
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 "Cesar"
"Cesar" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2735th of 7545 | 146 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1594th of 6773 | 355 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 728th of 7552 | 1,911 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 350th of 10718 | 8,281 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 222nd of 16616 | 20,463 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 178th of 24088 | 34,194 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 318th of 23106 | 12,642 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 8706th of 19264 | 63 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 7350th of 27321 | 158 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 13584th of 35406 | 94 |
Regional Popularity of "Cesar" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
57.82% 1368th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
41.31% 972nd/2353 |
51.65% 799th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
40.10% 893rd/2227 |
23.00% 559th/2430 |
22.96% 655th/2853 |
18.31% 508th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
18.62% 547th/2937 |
10.05% 350th/3483 |
11.63% 409th/3518 |
5.12% 207th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
11.70% 431st/3685 |
6.84% 306th/4475 |
5.66% 294th/5194 |
1.84% 116th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
6.35% 291st/4582 |
5.60% 289th/5164 |
2.61% 191st/7313 |
1.38% 103rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
13.98% 557th/3984 |
10.92% 490th/4487 |
4.75% 324th/6822 |
3.43% 215th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Cesar" 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) |
- | - | - |
80.61% 3260th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
46.34% 2927th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - |
80.54% 6011th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Cesar"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Cesar" 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.