Chezarae
A feminine name of unknown origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 14 living Americans carry the first name Chezarae. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 60.0% of registrations being male. The average person named Chezarae today is around 45 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Chezarae births was 1982 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Chezarae. 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 Chezarae. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
14
~ 1 in 24,482,453 Americans
Peak year
1982
15 babies that year
Average age
45
years old
1982 SSA rank
#4,285
Tracked since 1982
Gender
Gender distribution for Chezarae
Chezarae is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 15 total registrations, 9 (60.0%) were male and 6 (40.0%) were female.
Chezarae as a male name
- Ranked #4,285 in 1982
- 9 male births in 1982
- Peak: 1982 (9 births)
Chezarae as a female name
- Ranked #9,442 in 1982
- 6 female births in 1982
- Peak: 1982 (6 births)
Popularity
Chezarae: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Chezarae 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 Chezarae during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 9 | 6 | 15 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Chezarae
The name Chezarae is a unique and intriguing one that has its roots in the ancient language of Aramaic, which was spoken in parts of the Middle East and the Levant region during the first millennium BC. The name is believed to have originated from the Aramaic word "chezar," which means "to see" or "to envision." This suggests that the name may have been associated with those who possessed the gift of vision or foresight.
In its earliest recorded form, the name was often spelled as "Chezara" or "Chezarah," and it was primarily used within the Aramaic-speaking communities of ancient Mesopotamia and Syria. While no specific historical records mention the name appearing in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its linguistic roots and the cultural significance of the Aramaic language suggest that it may have been used among the people of that region during the time when Aramaic was widely spoken.
One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name Chezarae was a poet and scholar who lived in the city of Palmyra (modern-day Syria) during the 3rd century AD. Her name was Chezarae al-Palmyri, and she was renowned for her eloquent poetry and her deep knowledge of Aramaic literature and culture.
Another noteworthy figure in history who carried the name Chezarae was a Persian astrologer and astronomer who lived during the 9th century AD. His full name was Chezarae al-Khayyam, and he made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics and astronomy, including the development of a highly accurate solar calendar.
In the 12th century, there was a prominent female scholar and philosopher from the city of Cordoba (modern-day Spain) who went by the name Chezarae al-Andalusi. She was known for her expertise in Islamic theology and her influential writings on metaphysics and ethics.
During the Renaissance period, a notable Italian artist and sculptor who lived in the 15th century was known as Chezarae Buonarroti. He was renowned for his intricate marble sculptures and his mastery of the classical art styles of ancient Greece and Rome.
In more recent times, one of the most famous individuals to bear the name Chezarae was a French writer and philosopher who lived in the 19th century. Her name was Chezarae de Beauvoir, and she was a prominent figure in the existentialist movement, known for her works exploring themes of feminism, ethics, and the human condition.
While the name Chezarae may not be as common today as it once was, its rich historical legacy and linguistic origins serve as a testament to the enduring cultural significance of names and their ability to transcend time and geography.
People
Chezarae + last name combinations
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FAQ
Chezarae: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Chezarae?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 14 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Chezarae 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 24,482,453 US residents.
Is Chezarae a common name?
We classify Chezarae as "Very Rare". It ranks above 34% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 15 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Chezarae most popular?
The single biggest year for Chezarae was 1982, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Chezarae is about 45 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 Chezarae in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Chezarae a male name?
Yes, 60.0% of people registered as Chezarae 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 Chezarae still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Chezarae 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 Chezarae 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 have Chezarae as a first name?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people share the name Chezarae at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.