Sesar
Every Sesar since 1973 — 468 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sesar
Sesar is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1973, 468 American babies have been named Sesar. Its peak came in 2005, when 20 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 Sesar stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sesar year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 6 | #11,922 |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | 6 | #11,955 |
| 2009 | 6 | #12,236 |
| 2008 | 5 | #14,270 |
| 2007 | 9 | #8,807 |
| 2006 | 12 | #6,840 |
| 2005 | 20 | #4,432 |
| 2004 | 16 | #5,204 |
| 2003 | 6 | #10,656 |
| 2002 | 12 | #6,012 |
| 2001 | 17 | #4,643 |
| 2000 | 16 | #4,754 |
| 1995 | 16 | #4,016 |
| 1990 | 16 | #3,748 |
| 1985 | 11 | #4,005 |
| 1980 | 15 | #3,075 |
| 1975 | 7 | #4,704 |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sesar in 2025?
Sesar did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Sesar?
468 babies have been named Sesar in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sesar most popular?
Sesar peaked in 2005, when 20 newborns received the name.
Is Sesar a boy or girl name?
Sesar is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sesar rising or falling?
Sesar is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.