Holding steady.
Popularity of Sesar since 1973
Babies named Sesar per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 72 |
| 1980s | 118 |
| 1990s | 147 |
| 2000s | 119 |
| 2010s | 12 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Sesar is a rare Spanish and Portuguese variant of Caesar, a name that has been used for millennia. According to U.S. Social Security data, the name first appeared in records in 1973, with its peak recorded usage in 2005. Despite this slightly increased attention in the mid-2000s, the name has remained stable in its rarity, never breaking into the top 1000. It has not been recorded with high frequency in any state, indicating scattered usage. As a variant of a historically significant name, Sesar offers a distinctive alternative to the more common Cesar, retaining the strong Latin heritage while feeling fresh.
Sesar is a Spanish and Portuguese variant of the name Caesar, which is a Roman cognomen of uncertain etymology. The most common theory derives it from the Latin 'caesaries' meaning 'head of hair', possibly referring to a person born with a full head of hair. The name has been used since ancient Rome, famously borne by Julius Caesar. In the Iberian Peninsula, the variant Sesar has been used occasionally, particularly in the 20th and 21st centuries.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ces, Sesi
Sibling names for Sesar
Names that share Sesar's style, for a brother or sister.
