Caesar
A boy's name of Latin origin with 5,399 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
An ancient Roman family name, notably that of Julius Caesar.
Caesar is a boy's baby name of Latin origin, the legendary Roman family name most famously carried by Julius Caesar, the general and statesman whose influence shaped Western civilization. The name's exact meaning is debated — possible roots include caedere ('to cut') or a Moorish origin — but its cultural power is undisputed.
From the Roman emperors to the word 'czar' and 'kaiser,' Caesar's reach spans millennia. As a given name, it carries unmistakable authority and historical gravitas.
EtymologyShow more
Caesar is cataloged under the Latin naming tradition. Latin-origin names have been a backbone of Western naming for centuries, carried forward through the Roman Empire, the Catholic Church, and the Romance languages.
In the U.S., Caesar has been recorded as a boy's name since 1880, with 5,399 total births. Browse the Latin names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Caesar was #2288 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #2874, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 233 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 689 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 572 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 672 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 521 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 503 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 390 | — |
| 1950s | 420 | ▲ |
| 1940s | 280 | ▲ |
| 1930s | 263 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 390 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 366 | ▲ |
| 1900s | 58 | ▲ |
| 1890s | 17 | ▼ |
| 1880s | 25 | — |
The Story of Caesar
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2015, Caesar is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Caesar are most likely born between 2005 and 2024.
How rare is Caesar?
Only about 1 in every 81,818 babies born in 2024 was named Caesar — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1880, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2010s with 689 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Caesar by the numbers
- Would fill 112 school buses
- Meeting one Caesar per day would take 14.8 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(129 years, 1880–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 44 | #2874 |
| 2023 | 42 | #2956 |
| 2022 | 46 | #2793 |
| 2021 | 55 | #2442 |
| 2020 | 46 | #2696 |
| 2019 | 54 | #2465 |
| 2018 | 69 | #2067 |
| 2017 | 76 | #1898 |
| 2016 | 82 | #1829 |
| 2015 | 92 | #1693 |
| 2014 | 83 | #1797 |
| 2013 | 61 | #2165 |
| 2012 | 66 | #2073 |
| 2011 | 59 | #2206 |
| 2010 | 47 | #2589 |
| 2009 | 47 | #2626 |
| 2008 | 55 | #2350 |
| 2007 | 63 | #2143 |
| 2006 | 51 | #2409 |
| 2005 | 69 | #1855 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1880–2024