Cesidio
Latin name meaning "heavenly" or "coming from heaven."
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Cesidio. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Cesidio today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Cesidio births was 1919 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Cesidio. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Cesidio. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1919
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1919 SSA rank
#4,259
Tracked since 1919
Popularity
Cesidio: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Cesidio 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 Cesidio during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Cesidio
The name Cesidio has its origins in ancient Rome, derived from the Latin word "caesidius," which means "bluish-gray." This name was likely given to individuals with grayish eyes or hair color during that era. The name's roots can be traced back to the 1st century AD, when it was commonly used among the Roman aristocracy.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cesidio can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Tacitus, who mentioned a nobleman named Cesidio Severo in his work "Annals." Severo lived during the reign of the Roman emperor Nero in the 1st century AD.
In the 3rd century AD, a Roman soldier named Cesidio Rufino was celebrated for his bravery and military prowess during the Gothic Wars. His exploits were documented in the historical accounts of the time, further cementing the name's association with courage and valor.
During the Middle Ages, the name Cesidio gained popularity among Italian noble families, particularly in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria. One notable figure from this period was Cesidio Farnese, a 15th-century Italian diplomat and prelate who served as the Bishop of Parma from 1491 to 1508.
In the Renaissance era, the name Cesidio was closely tied to the arts and literature. Cesidio Mozzarelli (1512-1578) was an Italian painter and architect who contributed to the design of several churches and palaces in his native city of Mantua. Another famous bearer of the name was Cesidio Nibbi (1555-1639), an Italian poet and scholar who wrote extensively on the history and culture of ancient Rome.
The 17th century saw the rise of Cesidio Calderari (1611-1678), an Italian philosopher and theologian who made significant contributions to the field of moral theology. His work, "De casibus reservatis," was widely studied and referenced by scholars of the time.
While the name Cesidio is not as common today as it once was, it remains a part of Italian heritage and serves as a reminder of the rich cultural and historical traditions of the Roman Empire and the Italian Renaissance.
People
Cesidio + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Cesidio as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Cesidio: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Cesidio?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Cesidio 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 - US residents.
Is Cesidio a common name?
We classify Cesidio as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Cesidio most popular?
The single biggest year for Cesidio was 1919, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Cesidio is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Cesidio in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Cesidio a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Cesidio in the SSA data are male. 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 Cesidio still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Cesidio 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 Cesidio 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Cesidio?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.