Find out how popular the first name Tiberias has been for the last 6 years (from 2016 to 2021) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Tiberias by gender

Based on the last 6 years of data, Tiberias is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2021, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Tiberias.

The history of the first name Tiberias

The name Tiberias is derived from the Latin name Tiberius, which was a family name in ancient Rome. It originated from the Latin word "Tiberis," meaning the Tiber River, one of the major rivers in Italy that flows through Rome. The name Tiberius was first used as a cognomen or family surname by the Claudian family, one of the most prominent patrician families in Rome.

The name Tiberias gained significant prominence and historical significance due to its association with the Roman Emperor Tiberius Caesar Augustus, who ruled from 14 AD to 37 AD. He was the second Roman emperor, succeeding his stepfather, Augustus. Tiberius was known for his military campaigns, administrative reforms, and conservative policies, although his later years were marked by increasing paranoia and cruelty.

During the Roman Empire, the name Tiberias was also used as a toponym, referring to the city of Tiberias in modern-day Israel. The city was founded around 20 AD by Herod Antipas, the son of Herod the Great, and named in honor of the Roman Emperor Tiberius. Tiberias became an important center for Jewish learning and culture, and it is mentioned in the Talmud, the central text of Rabbinic Judaism.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Tiberias is in the New Testament of the Bible, where it is mentioned in the Gospel of John. The Sea of Galilee is also referred to as the Sea of Tiberias, reflecting the significance of the city during that time.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Tiberias:

1. Tiberius Sempronius Longus (fl. 218 BC), a Roman consul and military commander during the Second Punic War.
2. Tiberius Claudius Nero (85 BC - 33 BC), a Roman politician and father of the future emperor Tiberius.
3. Tiberius Claudius Caesaris Augustus (42 BC - 37 AD), the second Roman emperor, also known as Tiberius Caesar Augustus.
4. Tiberius Claudius Balbillus (fl. 79 AD), a Roman philosopher and astrologer during the reign of Emperor Vespasian.
5. Tiberius Sempronius Gracchus (163 BC - 133 BC), a Roman politician and reformer, known for his agrarian reforms and social policies.

The name Tiberias has a rich historical background, rooted in ancient Roman culture and the Roman Empire, and it has been associated with various notable figures throughout history, particularly in the fields of politics, military, and philosophy.

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