Cesario Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: seh-ZAR-ee-oh //sɛˈzɑːrioʊ//
Origin: Latin; Italian
Meaning: Latin: 'from Caesar'; Italian: 'little Caesar'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Cesario has its roots in the Latin name "Caesarius," which is derived from the Latin word "caesus," meaning "cut" or "to cut." This etymology is often linked to the Roman family name "Caesar," which has historical significance due to Gaius Julius Caesar, the Roman general and statesman. The transition from Latin to other languages, including Italian and Spanish, saw the name evolve into forms such as Cesare and Césaire, before making its way into English as Cesario, particularly through the influence of literature and the arts.
Historically, the name Cesario is associated with several notable figures, including Saint Cesarius of Arles, a prominent bishop in the 6th century known for his contributions to the Christian church and his writings on monastic life. The name also appears in literary contexts, notably in William Shakespeare's play "Twelfth Night," written in the early 17th century, where the character Cesario serves as a disguise for Viola, showcasing themes of identity and transformation.
This connection to Shakespeare has helped to cement the name's place in literary history. Culturally, the name Cesario carries connotations of nobility and strength, often associated with leadership and valor due to its historical ties to prominent figures in both religious and political spheres.
The name's enduring presence in literature and its association with significant historical figures have contributed to its resonance in various cultures. Additionally, diminutive forms such as Cesare may be noted in specific cultural contexts, reflecting the name's adaptability and continued relevance throughout history.
Fictional characters named Cesario
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Cesario is a fictional character from William Shakespeare's play Twelfth Night. He is the disguise of Viola, who is shipwrecked and takes on a male identity to navigate her new surroundings.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Cesario was first seen in the United States in 1914.
Cesario has ranked as high as #7548 nationally, which occurred in 1988, and has been most popular in Texas, and California.
In the past 5 years the name Cesario has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Cesario is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Cesario was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Cesario.
| Year | Total Births | Boy |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | 5 |
| 2018 | 5 | 5 |
| 2017 | 7 | 7 |
| 2015 | 7 | 7 |
| 2014 | 6 | 6 |
| 2013 | 7 | 7 |
| 2012 | 12 | 12 |
| 2011 | 5 | 5 |
| 2010 | 8 | 8 |
| 2009 | 8 | 8 |
| 2008 | 9 | 9 |
| 2007 | 9 | 9 |
| 2006 | 9 | 9 |
| 2005 | 5 | 5 |
| 2004 | 7 | 7 |
| 2003 | 12 | 12 |
| 2002 | 9 | 9 |
| 2001 | 16 | 16 |
| 2000 | 14 | 14 |
| 1999 | 13 | 13 |
| 1998 | 11 | 11 |
| 1997 | 8 | 8 |
| 1996 | 9 | 9 |
| 1995 | 6 | 6 |
| 1994 | 10 | 10 |
| 1993 | 16 | 16 |
| 1992 | 6 | 6 |
| 1991 | 12 | 12 |
| 1990 | 13 | 13 |
| 1989 | 12 | 12 |
| 1988 | 17 | 17 |
| 1987 | 7 | 7 |
| 1986 | 10 | 10 |
| 1985 | 13 | 13 |
| 1984 | 11 | 11 |
| 1983 | 15 | 15 |
| 1982 | 15 | 15 |
| 1981 | 9 | 9 |
| 1980 | 14 | 14 |
| 1979 | 14 | 14 |
| 1978 | 14 | 14 |
| 1977 | 11 | 11 |
| 1976 | 11 | 11 |
| 1975 | 15 | 15 |
| 1974 | 5 | 5 |
| 1973 | 13 | 13 |
| 1972 | 13 | 13 |
| 1971 | 13 | 13 |
| 1970 | 13 | 13 |
| 1969 | 10 | 10 |
| 1968 | 14 | 14 |
| 1967 | 14 | 14 |
| 1966 | 12 | 12 |
| 1965 | 9 | 9 |
| 1964 | 12 | 12 |
| 1963 | 15 | 15 |
| 1962 | 8 | 8 |
| 1961 | 14 | 14 |
| 1960 | 9 | 9 |
| 1959 | 9 | 9 |
| 1958 | 8 | 8 |
| 1957 | 5 | 5 |
| 1956 | 12 | 12 |
| 1955 | 10 | 10 |
| 1954 | 9 | 9 |
| 1953 | 13 | 13 |
| 1952 | 10 | 10 |
| 1951 | 13 | 13 |
| 1950 | 16 | 16 |
| 1949 | 15 | 15 |
| 1948 | 10 | 10 |
| 1947 | 9 | 9 |
| 1946 | 9 | 9 |
| 1945 | 16 | 16 |
| 1944 | 14 | 14 |
| 1943 | 13 | 13 |
| 1942 | 6 | 6 |
| 1941 | 7 | 7 |
| 1940 | 8 | 8 |
| 1939 | 10 | 10 |
| 1938 | 8 | 8 |
| 1937 | 17 | 17 |
| 1936 | 7 | 7 |
| 1935 | 16 | 16 |
| 1934 | 5 | 5 |
| 1932 | 13 | 13 |
| 1930 | 16 | 16 |
| 1929 | 15 | 15 |
| 1928 | 14 | 14 |
| 1927 | 12 | 12 |
| 1926 | 8 | 8 |
| 1925 | 11 | 11 |
| 1924 | 13 | 13 |
| 1923 | 11 | 11 |
| 1922 | 11 | 11 |
| 1921 | 10 | 10 |
| 1919 | 7 | 7 |
| 1918 | 6 | 6 |
| 1917 | 6 | 6 |
| 1916 | 5 | 5 |
| 1914 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Cesario (2015)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |