UK boy's name
Cesare
Italian origin meaning "long-haired" or "full head of hair".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Cesare is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Cesare popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3688, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2020, with 6 births.
This profile covers 24 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2004 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 83% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 24 living people in the UK are called Cesare. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Cesare ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2020, when 6 boys were registered as Cesare.
- • About 24 living people in the UK are estimated to have Cesare as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3688
2024
Births in 2024
5
Latest year
Peak year
2020
6 births
Estimated living
24
2026
Meaning
What does Cesare mean?
The name Cesare originated from the Roman family name Caesar, which was derived from the Latin word "caesaries" meaning "head of hair." This name has its roots in the ancient Roman civilization and is closely associated with the famous Roman dictator, Julius Caesar.
The name gained widespread popularity during the Roman Empire and was often given to male children born into influential Roman families. It was a name that carried a sense of power, strength, and military prowess, reflecting the legacy of Julius Caesar himself.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cesare can be found in the writings of ancient Roman historians, such as Suetonius and Plutarch, who documented the life and exploits of Julius Caesar.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Cesare, including:
1. Cesare Borgia (1475-1507), an Italian nobleman and military leader known for his ruthless tactics and ambition during the Renaissance period in Italy. 2. Cesare Beccaria (1738-1794), an Italian criminologist and philosopher best known for his work "On Crimes and Punishments," which had a significant impact on the reform of criminal justice systems. 3. Cesare Pavese (1908-1950), an Italian poet, novelist, and literary critic who was a leading figure in the Italian literary scene of the 20th century. 4. Cesare Romiti (1923-2020), an Italian businessman and former CEO of Fiat, one of Italy's largest automotive companies. 5. Cesare Prandelli (born 1957), an Italian former professional football player and manager, who coached the Italian national team from 2010 to 2014.
While the name Cesare has its roots in ancient Roman culture, it has transcended geographical boundaries and has been adopted in various cultures and languages over the centuries. Its association with power, leadership, and historical significance has contributed to its enduring popularity as a given name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Cesare over time
The chart below shows babies named Cesare registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Cesare, the clearest high point is 2020. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Cesare by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Cesare was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4107 | 17 | 4 |
| 2010s | #3908 | 4 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3651 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Cesare
- Charlie 104,761
- Callum 65,796
- Connor 53,072
- Cameron 40,394
- Charles 33,091
- Christopher 26,849
- Caleb 15,553
- Corey 12,622
- Carter 11,505
- Cody 11,075
- Conor 10,298
- Christian 9,695
FAQ
Cesare: questions and answers
How popular is the name Cesare in the UK right now?
In 2024, Cesare was ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Cesare most popular?
The peak year on record was 2020, with 6 babies registered as Cesare in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Cesare?
Italian origin meaning "long-haired" or "full head of hair".
How many people are called Cesare in the UK?
A total of 24 babies have been registered as Cesare across the 6 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.