Caesar
Caesar is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Hairy, or severed/cut.
Origin and history
Caesar is a historic Latin name traditionally derived from Roman family cognomens. It gained worldwide prominence through Julius Caesar and subsequently became an imperial title. In the United States, it maintains a steady, classic presence with moderate usage.
Popularity in the United States
5,445 babies in the United States have been named Caesar since 1880. It ranks #1651 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1648.
States where it is most popular
- CA (47.8 %)
- NY (21.5 %)
- TX (19.8 %)
- IL (3.3 %)
- PA (1.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 25 |
| 1890-1900 | 17 |
| 1900-1910 | 58 |
| 1910-1920 | 366 |
| 1920-1930 | 390 |
| 1930-1940 | 263 |
| 1940-1950 | 280 |
| 1950-1960 | 420 |
| 1960-1970 | 390 |
| 1970-1980 | 503 |
| 1980-1990 | 521 |
| 1990-2000 | 672 |
| 2000-2010 | 572 |
| 2010-2019 | 689 |
| 2020-2029 | 279 |
Famous people named Caesar
- Caesar Rodney: Politician, Lawyer
- Caesar Cardini: Restaurateur, Chef
Fun facts
- The cognomen Caesar evolved into a title for Roman emperors and later inspired terms like Kaiser in German and Czar in Russian.
- Ancient sources attributed the name to various roots, including a lush head of hair (caesaries) or being cut from the womb (caesus).