UK boy's name
Cesur
A Turkish masculine name meaning "brave" or "courageous".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2019. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Cesur is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Cesur popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2019 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4702, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2017, with 4 births.
This profile covers 14 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2015 to 2019. 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 14 living people in the UK are called Cesur. 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 2020 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Cesur ranked #4702 for boys in England and Wales in 2019, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2017, when 4 boys were registered as Cesur.
- • About 14 living people in the UK are estimated to have Cesur as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4702
2019
Births in 2019
3
Latest year
Peak year
2017
4 births
Estimated living
14
2026
Meaning
What does Cesur mean?
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.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Cesur over time
The chart below shows babies named Cesur registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2015 to 2019. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Cesur, the clearest high point is 2017. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2019, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Cesur by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Cesur 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4351 | 14 | 4 |
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- 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
Cesur: questions and answers
How popular is the name Cesur in the UK right now?
In 2019, Cesur was ranked #4702 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Cesur most popular?
The peak year on record was 2017, with 4 babies registered as Cesur in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Cesur?
A Turkish masculine name meaning "brave" or "courageous".
How many people are called Cesur in the UK?
A total of 14 babies have been registered as Cesur across the 4 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.