Find out how popular the first name Tiburcio has been for the last 22 years (from 1978 to 1999) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Tiburcio by gender

Based on the last 22 years of data, Tiburcio is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 1999, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Tiburcio.

The history of the first name Tiburcio

The name Tiburcio is of Latin origin, derived from the Roman family name Tiburtius. It was initially used in ancient Rome and is believed to have originated from the word "Tiburs," which referred to the city of Tivoli near Rome.

The earliest recorded use of the name Tiburcio can be traced back to the 3rd century AD, when it was borne by Saint Tiburtius, a Roman martyr who was killed for his Christian faith during the reign of Emperor Diocletian in around 286 AD. Saint Tiburtius is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church, and his feast day is celebrated on April 14th.

In the Middle Ages, the name Tiburcio gained popularity in several European countries, particularly in Spain and Portugal. One notable bearer of the name was Tiburcio de Redin (1510-1580), a Spanish Catholic prelate who served as the Archbishop of Valencia from 1568 until his death.

During the Renaissance period, the name Tiburcio was also found in Italy. One of the earliest examples was Tiburzio Massaino (1550-1609), an Italian painter and architect from Rome who was active in the late 16th and early 17th centuries.

In the 19th century, the name Tiburcio was particularly popular in Latin American countries, such as Mexico and Brazil. One notable bearer was Tiburcio Montiel (1832-1892), a Mexican general and politician who served as the Governor of Coahuila from 1879 to 1885.

Another famous individual with the name Tiburcio was Tiburcio Carías Andino (1876-1969), a Honduran politician and military leader who served as the President of Honduras from 1933 to 1949. His presidency was marked by a period of relative stability and economic growth in the country.

Data source

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