Cesar is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #360 in 2024 with 916 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 2,538 births ranking #158. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 54.0%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 1,873 boys born was named Cesar. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Cesar is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Caesar, a name with great historical weight. The exact original meaning of Caesar is uncertain, but the name's cultural and imperial associations are unmistakable.
The name travelled widely through Roman history and later through Christian and Hispanic naming tradition. Today it feels classic, strong, and international.