Cesare
Every Cesare since 1915 — 676 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Cesare
Cesare is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,377 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1915, 676 American babies have been named Cesare. Its peak came in 1970, when 23 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Cesare stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Cesare year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #12,377 |
| 2024 | 10 | #7,872 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 8 | #8,968 |
| 2020 | 8 | #8,885 |
| 2019 | 5 | #12,486 |
| 2018 | 10 | #7,721 |
| 2017 | 15 | #5,846 |
| 2016 | 12 | #6,797 |
| 2015 | 11 | #7,152 |
| 2014 | 8 | #8,912 |
| 2013 | 6 | #10,974 |
| 2012 | 9 | #8,270 |
| 2011 | 6 | #11,060 |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | 7 | #9,940 |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | 11 | #6,594 |
| 2003 | 8 | #7,963 |
| 2002 | 7 | #8,597 |
| 2001 | 12 | #5,728 |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | 7 | #7,107 |
| 1990 | 5 | #8,309 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 7 | #5,012 |
| 1975 | 8 | #4,002 |
| 1970 | 23 | #1,853 |
| 1965 | 5 | #3,994 |
| 1960 | 5 | #4,120 |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | 6 | #3,187 |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | 6 | #3,652 |
| 1925 | 9 | #2,966 |
| 1920 | 7 | #3,538 |
| 1915 | 5 | #3,915 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Cesare
- Cesare Borgia Military personnel · 1475–1507
- Cesare Lombroso Physician · 1835–1909
- Cesare Maldini Soccer player · 1932–2016
- Cesare Beccaria Philosopher · 1738–1794
- Cesare Pavese Writer · 1908–1950
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Cesare in 2025?
Cesare ranked #12,377 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Cesare?
676 babies have been named Cesare in the United States since 1915, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Cesare most popular?
Cesare peaked in 1970, when 23 newborns received the name.
Is Cesare a boy or girl name?
Cesare is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Cesare rising or falling?
Cesare is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Cesare?
Well-known people named Cesare include Cesare Borgia (military personnel), Cesare Lombroso (physician), Cesare Maldini (soccer player).