Cezar
Every Cezar since 1971 — 737 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Cezar
Cezar is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,379 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 737 American babies have been named Cezar. Its peak came in 2004, when 32 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Cezar stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Cezar 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 | #12,379 |
| 2024 | 10 | #7,873 |
| 2023 | 12 | #6,974 |
| 2022 | 13 | #6,550 |
| 2021 | 13 | #6,391 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 7 | #9,926 |
| 2018 | 15 | #5,823 |
| 2017 | 17 | #5,331 |
| 2016 | 11 | #7,222 |
| 2015 | 8 | #8,883 |
| 2014 | 12 | #6,709 |
| 2013 | 20 | #4,649 |
| 2012 | 17 | #5,288 |
| 2011 | 14 | #5,994 |
| 2010 | 27 | #3,827 |
| 2009 | 19 | #4,950 |
| 2008 | 24 | #4,160 |
| 2007 | 22 | #4,398 |
| 2006 | 19 | #4,706 |
| 2005 | 25 | #3,731 |
| 2004 | 32 | #3,091 |
| 2003 | 28 | #3,298 |
| 2002 | 29 | #3,115 |
| 2001 | 31 | #2,942 |
| 2000 | 14 | #5,077 |
| 1995 | 17 | #3,722 |
| 1990 | 15 | #3,803 |
| 1985 | 7 | #5,227 |
| 1980 | 9 | #4,189 |
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Famous people named Cezar
- Cezar Washington Alves Portela Soccer player · b. 1986
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Cezar in 2025?
Cezar ranked #12,379 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 Cezar?
737 babies have been named Cezar in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Cezar most popular?
Cezar peaked in 2004, when 32 newborns received the name.
Is Cezar a boy or girl name?
Cezar is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Cezar rising or falling?
Cezar is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Cezar?
Well-known people named Cezar include Cezar Washington Alves Portela (soccer player).