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Tiberius

♂ Boy

Pronounced tye-BEHR-ee-uhs /taɪ.ˈbɛɹ.i.əs/Medium

Meaning: Of the TiberMedium

In 30 seconds: Tiberius is an ancient Roman name meaning 'of the Tiber,' the river of Rome. It is grand, classical, and unmistakably imperial.
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Origin MediumAncient Roman [1]
MeaningOf the Tiber
U.S. rank (2025)#3177 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births38 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,300

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201719922025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Tiberius comes from ancient Rome and means 'of the Tiber,' tying the bearer to the river that ran through the heart of the city. It was borne by Roman emperors, which gives it a weighty, historical air. The forms Tiberiu and Tyberiy carry the name into Romanian and Slavic spelling.

Its full four syllables make it sound stately and old. The Dutch classical scholar Tiberius Hemsterhuis shows the name living on among the learned long after Rome.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Tiberius is 'of the Tiber', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Tiberius — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

TiberiuTyberiy

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Tiberius Hemsterhuis (1685–1766)
    Dutch philologist and classical scholar.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tiberius mean?

Tiberius is usually explained as meaning 'of the Tiber' and is most often linked with Ancient Roman [1] tradition.

How do you pronounce Tiberius?

It's commonly said tye-BEHR-ee-uhs /taɪ.ˈbɛɹ.i.əs/.

Is Tiberius a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Tiberius is used as a boy name.

How popular is Tiberius?

In 2024, Tiberius ranked #2585 in the U.S. for boys, with 52 births recorded.

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