Cesar is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #9583 in 2005 with 11 recorded births. This places Cesar in the top 50% of ranked US girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2002 with 13 births ranking #7914. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 57.1%. In 2005, approximately 1 in every 167,973 girls born was named Cesar. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
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.