Cesur
A Turkish masculine name meaning "brave" or "courageous".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Cesur. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Cesur today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Cesur births was 2023 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Cesur. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Cesur with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Cesur. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2023
5 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2023 SSA rank
#12,547
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Cesur: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Cesur 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 Cesur during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Cesur
The name Cesur has its origins in the Turkish language and culture. It is a relatively modern name, with no known ancient roots or derivations from older words. The name means "brave" or "courageous" in Turkish, reflecting a desirable quality or trait.
The earliest recorded use of the name Cesur dates back to the late 19th century, coinciding with the rise of Turkish nationalism during the decline of the Ottoman Empire. It is possible that the name gained popularity as a way to instill a sense of bravery and strength in children during a period of social and political upheaval.
One of the earliest notable individuals with the name Cesur was Cesur Hasan Pasha, a Turkish military commander and governor who lived in the late 16th century. He was renowned for his bravery and military prowess during the Ottoman–Safavid War.
In the 20th century, Cesur Çelik was a prominent Turkish writer and journalist, born in 1920. He was known for his fearless and outspoken criticism of the Turkish government, often risking imprisonment for his controversial views.
Another notable figure with the name Cesur was Cesur Tokalı, a Turkish wrestler and actor born in 1934. He was a celebrated athlete and later transitioned to acting, appearing in several Turkish films and television shows.
Cesur Sümer was a Turkish businessman and philanthropist, born in 1941. He made his fortune in the construction industry and was known for his generous donations to various charitable causes, including education and healthcare initiatives.
More recently, Cesur Öz is a Turkish-American surgeon and author, born in 1960. He is best known for his pioneering work in minimally invasive surgical techniques and has written several books on health and wellness.
While the name Cesur is not as common as some other Turkish names, its meaning and historical associations with bravery and courage have endured, making it a popular choice for parents seeking to instill strong values in their children.
People
Cesur + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Cesur 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
Cesur: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Cesur?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Cesur 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Cesur a common name?
We classify Cesur as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% 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 Cesur most popular?
The single biggest year for Cesur was 2023, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Cesur is about 3 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 Cesur in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Cesur a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Cesur 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 Cesur still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Cesur 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 Cesur 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 many people share the name Cesur?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.