Tiberius Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Tiberius is a Latin name meaning 'of the Tiber', associated with the Tiber River in Italy. It evolved through classical and vulgar Latin. The name reflects traits of strength and authority, particularly due to its association with the Roman Emperor Tiberius. There is no direct biblical relevance to the name.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Tiberius"
Pronunciation
/taɪˈbɪəriəs/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Tiberius is derived from the Latin 'Tiberius', meaning 'of the Tiber'. It is related to the Tiber River in Italy, which was significant in ancient Roman culture.
Meaning
of the Tiber
Language Evolution
Tiberius (Latin), Tiberius (Classical Latin), Tiberius (Vulgar Latin)
Historical Usage
The name Tiberius gained popularity during the Roman Empire, particularly due to the reign of Emperor Tiberius from 14 AD to 37 AD.
Variants & Derivatives
Tibby, Tiber, Tib
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Tiberius is considered an uncommon name but carries a historical weight and is often associated with strength and authority due to its imperial connections.
Famous People
Tiberius Julius Caesar Augustus (Roman Emperor), Tiberius Gracchus (Roman politician and reformer)
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✨ Tiberius Name Meaning & Significance
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 109 peak births in 2015
Geographic Spread
Popular across 15 US states, with strongest presence in Utah
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 3 different American generations with varying popularity
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Tiberius"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Tiberius"
"Tiberius" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 10422nd of 16616 | 29 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 4864th of 24088 | 272 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1916th of 23106 | 961 |
Regional Popularity of "Tiberius" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
65.06% 4758th/7313 |
52.71% 3934th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
47.92% 1909th/3984 |
60.71% 2724th/4487 |
36.07% 2461st/6822 |
26.53% 1665th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Tiberius" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Tiberius"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Tiberius" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Tiberius" in the United States
The name Tiberius is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Tiberius has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Tiberius' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 10422nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4864th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1916th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Tiberius' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.