Cesaria
Feminine form of Caesar, a Latin name meaning "long-haired".
Name Census estimates that about 2 living Americans carry the first name Cesaria. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Cesaria today is around 90 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Cesaria births was 1909 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Cesaria. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Cesaria is about 90 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Cesarias were born before 1946.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Cesaria. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
2
~ 1 in 171,377,169 Americans
Peak year
1909
8 babies that year
Average age
90
years old
1935 SSA rank
#4,308
Tracked since 1909
Census
Cesaria in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 280 people with the first name Cesaria, which placed it at #30,870 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#30,870
National first-name rank
People counted
280
280 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Hispanic or Latino
70.0% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Cesaria
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Cesaria is Hispanic at 70.0%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (17.5%) and White (7.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Cesaria described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Cesaria at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino70.0% · 196
- Asian and Pacific Islander17.5% · 49
- White7.1% · 20
- Black or African American4.6% · 13
- Two or more races0.7% · 2
Popularity
Cesaria: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Cesaria from the 1900s through to the 1930s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 23 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1920s peak, Cesaria remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Cesaria by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Cesaria during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Cesarias live
Origin
Meaning and history of Cesaria
The name Cesaria has its origins in the Latin language and is derived from the Roman family name Caesarius, which is linked to the Latin word "caesaries," meaning "head of hair." The name was initially popular during the Roman Empire and was associated with families of nobility and prestige.
During the Middle Ages, the name Cesaria gained popularity in various parts of Europe, particularly in regions with strong Christian traditions. It was often given to girls as a feminine form of the male name Cesario, which was inspired by the Latin word "caesaries" and held connotations of strength and beauty.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Cesaria can be found in the writings of Saint Ambrose, a prominent Church Father who lived in the 4th century AD. He referred to a Christian martyr named Cesaria who was venerated for her unwavering faith and courage in the face of persecution.
In the 6th century, a woman named Cesaria the Younger was known for her piety and charitable works in the city of Arles, located in present-day France. She established a convent and dedicated her life to serving the poor and those in need.
Another notable figure bearing the name Cesaria was Cesaria Evora, a renowned Cape Verdean singer and cultural icon who was born in 1941 and passed away in 2011. Her soulful voice and captivating performances earned her international acclaim, and she is often regarded as the "Queen of Morna," a traditional music genre from Cape Verde.
In the literary world, Cesaria Evora de Almeida, a 19th-century Portuguese writer and poet, made significant contributions to the Romantic movement in her country. Her works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, and she is celebrated for her lyrical and emotional writing style.
Additionally, Cesaria Isasi, a Spanish actress born in 1936, gained recognition for her roles in numerous films and television series throughout her career, which spanned several decades. She was particularly known for her versatility and ability to portray a wide range of characters.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Cesaria throughout history, showcasing its enduring presence and cultural significance across various regions and time periods.
People
Cesaria + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Cesaria as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Cesaria: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Cesaria?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Cesaria going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 171,377,169 US residents.
Is Cesaria a common name?
We classify Cesaria as "Very Rare". It ranks above 4.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 56 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Cesaria most popular?
The single biggest year for Cesaria was 1909, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Cesaria is about 90 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Cesaria in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 280 people with the name Cesaria, or 0.09 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #30,870 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Cesaria in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Cesaria?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Cesaria leans strongly female. 279 people counted with this name were female (98.6%), compared with 4 male bearers (1.4%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Cesaria?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Cesaria is Hispanic at 70.0%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (17.5%) and White (7.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Cesaria most often in the Census?
Hispanic is the largest reported group for people named Cesaria in the 2020 Census, accounting for 70.0% (196 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Cesaria in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Cesaria a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Cesaria in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Cesaria still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Cesaria in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Cesaria can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people share the name Cesaria?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.