Declining since 2016, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Cesare since 1915
Babies named Cesare per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 27 |
| 1920s | 70 |
| 1930s | 32 |
| 1940s | 41 |
| 1950s | 17 |
| 1960s | 83 |
| 1970s | 113 |
| 1980s | 68 |
| 1990s | 67 |
| 2000s | 45 |
| 2010s | 82 |
| 2020s | 31 |
Meaning & origin
Cesare is an Italian classic, the native form of the ancient Roman family name Caesar. It evokes the grandeur of Julius Caesar while remaining distinctly Italian. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1915, but its use has always been uncommon. It reached its highest popularity in 1970, even then remaining rare. Since 2016, its usage has been gradually declining. With a current one-in-341,615 frequency, Cesare is a distinctive choice that leans on Italian heritage and historical weight.
Cesare is the Italian form of the Roman family name Caesar, which is famously associated with Julius Caesar. The name is derived from the Latin word caesaries, meaning 'head of hair' or 'long hair.' It has been in use in Italy since the Renaissance and remains a classic Italian name.
“Cesare” around the world
Where Cesare lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ce, Cesarino, Ces
Variants: César, Caesar
Sibling names for Cesare
Names that share Cesare's style, for a brother or sister.
