Find out how popular the first name Cesario has been for the last 45 years (from 1974 to 2018) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Cesario by gender

Based on the last 45 years of data, Cesario is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2018, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Cesario.

The history of the first name Cesario

The name Cesario is derived from the Latin name Caesarius, which in turn comes from the Latin word "caesaries" meaning "head of hair". This name emerged during the Roman era and was initially used as a surname or cognomen.

The earliest known bearer of the name Cesario was Saint Caesarius of Arles, born around 470 AD in Chalon-sur-Saône, Burgundy. He served as the Bishop of Arles from 503 until his death in 543. Known for his charitable works and sermons, he established rules for monastic life that influenced the development of Western monasticism.

Another notable individual with the name Cesario was Cesario Delio (c. 1520–1601), an Italian painter and sculptor from Bologna. He is best known for his religious works and his involvement in the decoration of several churches in Bologna and the surrounding regions.

In the 16th century, Cesario Siculo (c. 1550–1635) was an Italian jurist and scholar from Sicily. He held the position of Rector at the University of Pavia and wrote several legal treatises that were widely influential in his time.

A more recent example is Cesario Bernaldo de Quirós (1879–1968), a Spanish philosopher, sociologist, and essayist. He was a professor at the University of Madrid and made significant contributions to the study of social psychology and criminology.

Among the more modern bearers of the name is Cesario Dughetti (1898–1986), an Italian football player and manager. He played as a defender for several Italian clubs and later managed the Italian national team from 1962 to 1963.

While the name Cesario has its roots in Latin and was primarily used in Italy and other parts of Europe during ancient and medieval times, it has also been adopted in various other cultures and regions over the centuries.

Data source

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