Declining since 2015, #2,833 for boys today.
Popularity of Caesar since 1880
Babies named Caesar per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2015, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Caesar's real moment was 1904.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 25 |
| 1890s | 17 |
| 1900s | 58 |
| 1910s | 366 |
| 1920s | 390 |
| 1930s | 263 |
| 1940s | 280 |
| 1950s | 420 |
| 1960s | 390 |
| 1970s | 503 |
| 1980s | 521 |
| 1990s | 672 |
| 2000s | 572 |
| 2010s | 689 |
| 2020s | 279 |
Meaning & origin
Caesar is a historic name with a powerful legacy. Since records began in 1880, it has maintained consistent but low usage. In its peak year, 1904, the name was more common, but by 2024 it had fallen to a rank of 2,833, with roughly 1 in 38,820 boys receiving the name. The trajectory has been falling since 2015. Despite its imperial associations, the name has not seen a recent revival and remains most popular in states like California and Texas. Its enduring appeal lies in its ancient Roman roots, though it never broke into the top ranks of modern baby names.
Caesar derives from the Roman cognomen of Julius Caesar, the most famous bearer. The name's origin is uncertain; it may come from Latin caesaries ('head of hair'), caesius ('blue-gray'), or caedere ('to cut'). It became a title for Roman emperors and later for rulers in the Holy Roman Empire and Russia (Tsar). As a given name, it has been used across Europe and the Americas, often to honor the imperial legacy.
Where Caesar is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cae, C.J.
Variants: César, Cezar, Cäsar, Sezar
Sibling names for Caesar
Names that share Caesar's style, for a brother or sister.
