Tiberius
Tiberius: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /taɪˈbɪə̯.ɹi.əs/ · /tɪˈbɛɹi.ʊs/
Meaning and origin of Tiberius
- A male given name from Latin of mostly historical use; a specific person so named.
Etymology
From Latin Tiberius, literally 'Of the Tiber', from Tiberis, the river Tiber. Also note Faliscan equivalent *Tiferios. The name is mistaken by some to be of Etruscan origin but note the borrowed variants, Thefarie (from Faliscan) and Teperi (from Latin).
How popular is Tiberius?
Since 1880, 1,301 boys in the U.S. have been named Tiberius. Its highest rank for boys was #1522 in 2015. In 2025, 38 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Tiberius FAQ
What does the name Tiberius mean?
A male given name from Latin of mostly historical use; a specific person so named. From Latin Tiberius, literally 'Of the Tiber', from Tiberis, the river Tiber. Also note Faliscan equivalent *Tiferios. The name is mistaken by some to be of Etruscan origin but note the borrowed variants, Thefarie (from Faliscan) and Teperi (from Latin).
What is the origin of the name Tiberius?
Tiberius is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Tiberius?
Since 1880, 1,301 boys in the U.S. have been named Tiberius. Its highest rank for boys was #1522 in 2015. In 2025, 38 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Tiberius a boy or girl name?
Tiberius is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 1,301 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.