Sesario
A masculine name of Greek origin meaning "from Sicily".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Sesario. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Sesario today is around 57 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sesario births was 1916 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sesario. 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 Sesario. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1916
6 babies that year
Average age
57
years old
1981 SSA rank
#7,099
Tracked since 1916
Popularity
Sesario: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Sesario from the 1910s through to the 1980s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1910s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sesario 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 Sesario during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Sesario
The name Sesario is believed to have originated from the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in what is now central Italy between the 8th and 3rd centuries BC. It is thought to be derived from the Etruscan word "sesar," meaning "to shine" or "to be radiant." This suggests that the name may have been given to children who were perceived as bringing light and joy into the world.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sesario can be found in an ancient Etruscan inscription dating back to the 5th century BC, discovered in the ruins of the city of Veii. This inscription appears to be a dedication to a person named Sesario, possibly a local nobleman or influential figure.
During the Roman era, the name Sesario was relatively uncommon but not unheard of. It is mentioned in a few historical texts from the 1st and 2nd centuries AD, including the writings of the Roman historian Tacitus and the philosopher Seneca. However, details about these individuals are scarce, and their significance is uncertain.
In the Middle Ages, the name Sesario resurfaced sporadically in various parts of Europe, particularly in Italy and Spain. One notable bearer of the name was Sesario di Firenze, an Italian painter and illuminator who lived in Florence during the 14th century. His works can be found in several churches and monasteries in the region.
During the Renaissance, the name Sesario gained some popularity among the Italian nobility. One prominent figure was Sesario Borgia, a member of the infamous Borgia family, who lived from 1476 to 1516. He was a skilled military commander and played a significant role in the conflicts between the Papal States and various Italian city-states.
Another notable bearer of the name was Sesario Gonzaga, a 16th-century Italian nobleman and patron of the arts. He commissioned several works from renowned artists of the time, including the painter Titian, and his patronage contributed to the cultural renaissance in Mantua, where he ruled as Duke from 1556 to 1587.
In the 17th century, Sesario Grimaldi, a Genoese nobleman and diplomat, gained recognition for his diplomatic efforts in negotiating peace treaties between various European powers. He lived from 1612 to 1680 and served as the ambassador of the Republic of Genoa to several courts across Europe.
While the name Sesario has not been as widely used in recent centuries, it continues to hold a place in historical records and cultural heritage, particularly in Italy and parts of Europe where it has its roots.
People
Sesario + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sesario as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Sesario: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sesario?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sesario 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 Sesario a common name?
We classify Sesario 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, 16 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sesario most popular?
The single biggest year for Sesario was 1916, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sesario is about 57 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 Sesario in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Sesario a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sesario 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 Sesario still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Sesario 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 Sesario 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 Sesario as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.