Tiberius
Tiberius is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Of the Tiber River.
Origin and history
Tiberius is an ancient Roman name historically given to boys born near the Tiber River. Though traditionally rare in the United States, it has seen a mild modern resurgence as a bold classical pick. It is famously recognized in pop culture as the middle name of Star Trek's Captain James T. Kirk.
Popularity in the United States
1,301 babies in the United States have been named Tiberius since 1880. It ranks #3404 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1573.
States where it is most popular
- CA (26 %)
- TX (15 %)
- FL (9.6 %)
- WA (9 %)
- IL (6.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 41 |
| 2000-2010 | 113 |
| 2010-2019 | 793 |
| 2020-2029 | 354 |
Famous people named Tiberius
- Tiberius Caesar: Emperor, Military Commander
- Tiberius Gracchus: Politician, Tribune
Nicknames
Ty, Tibby
Fun facts
- Tiberius was one of the most common praenomina in ancient Rome, borne by the second Roman Emperor.
- The name gained notable modern cultural recognition as the middle name of the fictional character James T. Kirk.