Cesar
Peaked at #158 nationally in 2004, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1915, Cesar has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Cesar — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#4760
in 1986
Last ranked
#17418
in 2012
Years tracked
36
1965–2012
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1965, Cesar reached its peak popularity for girls in 1986, ranking #4760 nationally with 16 babies given the name that year.
Cesar hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2012, when it stood at #17418.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | #17,418 | 5 |
| 2008 | #15,786 | 6 |
| 2007 | #15,884 | 6 |
| 2006 | #17,656 | 5 |
| 2005 | #9,583 | 11 |
| 2003 | #12,663 | 7 |
| 2002 | #7,914 | 13 |
| 2001 | #9,511 | 10 |
Cesar — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#158
in 2004
Current rank
#360
in 2024
Years tracked
110
1915–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1915, Cesar reached its peak popularity for boys in 2004, ranking #158 nationally with 2,538 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #279 (2014) to #360 (2024) — a 22% drop.
As of 2024, Cesar ranks #360 nationally for boys, with 916 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #360 | 916 |
| 2023 | #366 | 884 |
| 2022 | #346 | 946 |
| 2021 | #384 | 838 |
| 2020 | #371 | 841 |
| 2019 | #333 | 1,005 |
| 2018 | #334 | 1,002 |
| 2017 | #313 | 1,101 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Cesar most popular?
Cesar was most popular in 2004, when it ranked #158 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Cesar becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Cesar?
At least 78,307 babies have been recorded with the name Cesar in the US since 1915, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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