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Cesar
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About Cesar
Strong, classic, and undeniably cool—Cesar brings imperial energy without feeling stuffy or outdated. This name has ruled hearts across generations, offering that perfect blend of tradition and contemporary appeal. It's short, punchy, and impossible to mispronounce, which means your son won't spend his life correcting people. The name carries natural authority, the kind that makes teachers remember it and peers respect it. Whether your Cesar becomes an artist, athlete, or entrepreneur, this name adapts seamlessly. It's got that rare quality of sounding both approachable and distinguished, friendly yet commanding. Choose Cesar, and you're giving your son a name with backbone, charisma, and cross-cultural versatility that'll never go out of style.
Popularity of the Name Cesar
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | Canada | |
|---|---|---|
| 1948 | #953 | |
| 1949 | #910 | |
| 1950 | #949 | |
| 1952 | #885 | |
| 1953 | #852 | |
| 1954 | #833 | |
| 1955 | #766 | |
| 1956 | #737 | |
| 1957 | #702 | |
| 1958 | #670 | |
| 1959 | #683 | |
| 1960 | #634 | |
| 1961 | #631 | |
| 1962 | #604 | |
| 1963 | #599 | |
| 1964 | #538 | |
| 1965 | #514 | |
| 1966 | #524 | |
| 1967 | #478 | |
| 1968 | #464 | |
| 1969 | #419 | |
| 1970 | #389 | |
| 1971 | #387 | |
| 1972 | #348 | |
| 1973 | #318 | |
| 1974 | #280 | |
| 1975 | #282 | |
| 1976 | #268 | |
| 1977 | #284 | |
| 1978 | #270 | |
| 1979 | #269 | |
| 1980 | #264 | |
| 1981 | #243 | |
| 1982 | #257 | |
| 1983 | #263 | |
| 1984 | #252 | |
| 1985 | #251 | |
| 1986 | #254 | |
| 1987 | #261 | |
| 1988 | #232 | |
| 1989 | #218 | |
| 1990 | #200 | |
| 1991 | #205 | #818 |
| 1992 | #195 | |
| 1993 | #172 | #731 |
| 1994 | #178 | |
| 1995 | #173 | |
| 1996 | #170 | |
| 1997 | #187 | #794 |
| 1998 | #168 | #895 |
| 1999 | #181 | |
| 2000 | #170 | |
| 2001 | #160 | #986 |
| 2002 | #162 | |
| 2003 | #169 | #977 |
| 2004 | #158 | |
| 2005 | #163 | |
| 2006 | #169 | |
| 2007 | #167 | |
| 2008 | #166 | |
| 2009 | #199 | |
| 2010 | #202 | |
| 2011 | #219 | |
| 2012 | #255 | |
| 2013 | #261 | |
| 2014 | #279 | |
| 2015 | #281 | |
| 2016 | #305 | |
| 2017 | #313 | |
| 2018 | #334 | |
| 2019 | #333 | |
| 2020 | #371 | |
| 2021 | #384 | |
| 2022 | #346 | |
| 2023 | #367 | |
| 2024 | #361 | |
| 2025 | #385 |
Top names by country: United States · Canada
Variations of Name Cesar
Names Similar to Cesar
Nicknames for Cesar
- Ces
- Cez
- Zar
- Cessy
Famous People Named Cesar
| Julius Caesar | Roman general and statesman |
| Cesar Chavez | American civil rights activist |
| Cesar Millan | Mexican-American dog behaviorist |
| Cesar Franck | Belgian composer and musician |
| Cesar Azpilicueta | Spanish professional footballer |
| Cesar Romero | American actor and singer |
| Cesar Pelli | Argentine-American architect |
| Cesar Vallejo | Peruvian poet and writer |
| Cesar Cielo | Brazilian Olympic swimmer |
| Cesar Evora | Cuban actor |
| Cesar Villanueva | Peruvian politician and economist |
| Cesar Menotti | Argentine football coach |
| Cesar Luis Menotti | Argentine former footballer and manager |
| Cesar Gaviria | Colombian politician and diplomat |
| Cesar Cedeno | Dominican former baseball player |
| Cesar Virata | Filipino economist and politician |
| Cesar Luis Merlo | Argentine journalist |
| Cesar Cui | Russian composer |
| Cesar Conde | American media executive |
| Cesar Cuijpers | Dutch footballer |
Characters Named Cesar
| Cesar Vialpando | Character from the video game "Grand Theft Auto - San Andreas" |
| Cesar Faison | Character from the soap opera "General Hospital" |
| Cesar Millan | Character from the animated series "Pickle and Peanut" |
| Cesar Cipriano | Character from the TV series "El Cesar" |
| Cesar Diaz | Character from the TV series "On My Block" |
| Cesar Salazar | Character from the TV series "Money Heist" |
| Cesar Martinez | Character from the TV series "Fear the Walking Dead" |
| Cesar Velazquez | Character from the TV series "Queen of the South" |
| Cesar Castro | Character from the TV series "Gang Related" |
| Cesar Tito | Character from the film "City of God" |
| Cesar Santos | Character from the film "Prisoners" |
| Cesar Fuentes | Character from the film "The Lost City of Z" |
| Cesar Rodriguez | Character from the film "Training Day" |
| Cesar Castillo | Character from the TV series "Jane the Virgin" |
| Cesar Mora | Character from the TV series "Narcos" |
| Cesar Galindo | Character from the TV series "The Fosters" |