Caesar
Every Caesar since 1880 — 5,445 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Caesar
Caesar is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,843 in 2025 with 44 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 5,445 American babies have been named Caesar. Its peak came in 2015, when 92 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Caesar stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Caesar year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 44 | #2,843 |
| 2024 | 45 | #2,837 |
| 2023 | 43 | #2,903 |
| 2022 | 46 | #2,798 |
| 2021 | 55 | #2,442 |
| 2020 | 46 | #2,696 |
| 2019 | 54 | #2,466 |
| 2018 | 69 | #2,067 |
| 2017 | 76 | #1,898 |
| 2016 | 82 | #1,829 |
| 2015 | 92 | #1,693 |
| 2014 | 83 | #1,797 |
| 2013 | 61 | #2,166 |
| 2012 | 66 | #2,073 |
| 2011 | 59 | #2,206 |
| 2010 | 47 | #2,589 |
| 2009 | 47 | #2,626 |
| 2008 | 55 | #2,350 |
| 2007 | 63 | #2,143 |
| 2006 | 51 | #2,409 |
| 2005 | 69 | #1,855 |
| 2004 | 50 | #2,288 |
| 2003 | 59 | #1,965 |
| 2002 | 56 | #1,975 |
| 2001 | 64 | #1,766 |
| 2000 | 58 | #1,833 |
| 1995 | 70 | #1,417 |
| 1990 | 90 | #1,139 |
| 1985 | 68 | #1,127 |
| 1980 | 47 | #1,379 |
| 1975 | 56 | #1,128 |
| 1970 | 50 | #1,170 |
| 1965 | 33 | #1,336 |
| 1960 | 49 | #1,118 |
| 1955 | 44 | #1,114 |
| 1950 | 39 | #1,144 |
| 1945 | 26 | #1,300 |
| 1940 | 18 | #1,635 |
| 1935 | 22 | #1,456 |
| 1930 | 28 | #1,369 |
| 1925 | 42 | #1,078 |
| 1920 | 43 | #1,076 |
| 1915 | 41 | #982 |
| 1910 | 10 | #1,053 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | 7 | #1,062 |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | 6 | #828 |
Famous people named Caesar
- Caesar Baronius Religious figure · 1538–1607
- Caesar van Everdingen Painter · 1616–1678
- Caesar Rodney Politician · 1728–1784
- Caesar Augustus Rodney Politician · 1772–1824
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Caesar in 2025?
Caesar ranked #2,843 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 44 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Caesar?
5,445 babies have been named Caesar in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Caesar most popular?
Caesar peaked in 2015, when 92 newborns received the name.
Is Caesar a boy or girl name?
Caesar is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Caesar rising or falling?
Caesar is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Caesar?
Well-known people named Caesar include Caesar Baronius (religious figure), Caesar van Everdingen (painter), Caesar Rodney (politician).