Cesare
Cesare is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Head of hair, long-haired, or cut/excised.
Origin and history
Cesare is the Italian form of the classical Latin name Julius Caesar, historically associated with the Roman imperial title. It has maintained steady, niche usage in the United States as an elegant heritage choice. While recognizable, it remains relatively rare in modern American birth records.
Popularity in the United States
676 babies in the United States have been named Cesare since 1880. It ranks #4000 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1896.
States where it is most popular
- NY (88.4 %)
- PA (11.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 27 |
| 1920-1930 | 70 |
| 1930-1940 | 32 |
| 1940-1950 | 41 |
| 1950-1960 | 17 |
| 1960-1970 | 83 |
| 1970-1980 | 113 |
| 1980-1990 | 68 |
| 1990-2000 | 67 |
| 2000-2010 | 45 |
| 2010-2019 | 82 |
| 2020-2029 | 31 |
Famous people named Cesare
- Cesare Borgia: cardinal, military leader
- Cesare Pavese: author, poet
Fun facts
- The name derives from the Roman cognomen Caesar, which later became an imperial title across Europe.
- One of the most famous historical figures with this name was Cesare Borgia, a prominent Renaissance political figure.