Find out how popular the first name Tyberius has been for the last 29 years (from 1995 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Tyberius by gender

Based on the last 29 years of data, Tyberius is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 9 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Tyberius.

The history of the first name Tyberius

The name Tyberius originates from the Latin language and the ancient Roman civilization. It is derived from the Latin word "Tiberius," which was a Roman family name. The name likely has its roots in the Etruscan language, as many Roman names did, but its precise etymology is uncertain.

In ancient Rome, Tiberius was a prominent name among the Patrician class. It was borne by several members of the gens Claudia, one of the oldest and most influential Roman families. The most famous bearer of the name was Tiberius Caesar, the second Roman emperor, who ruled from 14 AD to 37 AD. He succeeded his stepfather, Augustus, as the ruler of the Roman Empire.

The name Tyberius appears in various ancient texts and historical records, particularly those related to the Roman Empire. It is mentioned in the works of Roman historians such as Suetonius, Tacitus, and Cassius Dio, who documented the reigns of the Roman emperors.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Tyberius can be found in the Bible's New Testament. The Gospel of Luke mentions a Roman governor named Pontius Pilate, who served during the reign of Tiberius Caesar. This reference dates back to the first century AD.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Tyberius or its variants:

1. Tiberius Caesar (42 BC - 37 AD), the second Roman emperor.
2. Tiberius Sempronius Gracchus (163 BC - 133 BC), a Roman politician and reformer.
3. Tiberius Claudius Nero (85 BC - 33 BC), a Roman general and the father of the Emperor Tiberius.
4. Tiberius Claudius Balbilus (c. 5 BC - c. 79 AD), a Roman philosopher and astrologer.
5. Tiberius Claudius Maximus (c. 390 AD - 456 AD), a Western Roman emperor who ruled from 455 to 456 AD.

Despite its ancient Roman origins, the name Tyberius has been used across various cultures and time periods, albeit with some variations in spelling and pronunciation. Its association with the Roman Empire and its emperors has contributed to its enduring legacy and historical significance.

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