Boy · #12,182 in 2026

Cesc

Name: Popularity of the name Cesc in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Cesc, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,182

Peak Rank

#7,559 (2012)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2012

First Year

2016

Last Year

2012

Peak Year

#7559

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Cesc

Cesc first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2012, with 10 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2012, when 10 Cescs were born — ranking #7,559 that year. As of 2026, Cesc ranks #12,182 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 21 Cescs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Cesc

Phonetically similar names — useful when Cesc is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Jeske
Geske
Check
Chess
Cheque
Ches
Czech
Chek
Cies
Chec
Cesca
Chessie

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cesc

What does the name Cesc mean?

Cesc is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2012. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Cesc in 2026?

In 2026, Cesc ranks #12,182 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Cesc most popular?

Cesc reached its peak popularity in 2012, ranking #7,559 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Cesc a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Cesc is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Cesc?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Cesc include Brace, Cristy, Shahab. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Cesc

Cesc is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2012 and has accumulated 21 births in the dataset. Cesc's peak popularity came in 2012 when it ranked #7,559. Use the chart and map above to compare Cesc's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.