Tiberius
From Latin Tiberius, literally 'Of the Tiber', from Tiberis, the river Tiber.
Every Tiberius since 1992 — 1,301 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tiberius
Tiberius is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,177 in 2025 with 38 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1992, 1,301 American babies have been named Tiberius. Its peak came in 2015, when 109 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Tiberius stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tiberius year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 38 | #3,177 |
| 2024 | 52 | #2,592 |
| 2023 | 59 | #2,360 |
| 2022 | 63 | #2,296 |
| 2021 | 77 | #1,957 |
| 2020 | 65 | #2,164 |
| 2019 | 84 | #1,821 |
| 2018 | 93 | #1,705 |
| 2017 | 109 | #1,522 |
| 2016 | 91 | #1,720 |
| 2015 | 109 | #1,522 |
| 2014 | 86 | #1,763 |
| 2013 | 74 | #1,913 |
| 2012 | 50 | #2,515 |
| 2011 | 44 | #2,741 |
| 2010 | 53 | #2,394 |
| 2009 | 24 | #4,264 |
| 2008 | 15 | #6,041 |
| 2007 | 14 | #6,235 |
| 2006 | 13 | #6,422 |
| 2005 | 7 | #10,047 |
| 2004 | 9 | #8,087 |
| 2003 | 5 | #12,590 |
| 2002 | 9 | #7,580 |
| 2001 | 10 | #6,886 |
| 2000 | 7 | #9,031 |
| 1995 | 5 | #10,187 |
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Famous people named Tiberius
- Tiberius Politician · -42–37
- Tiberius Gracchus Politician · -163–-133
- Tiberius II Constantine Politician · 520–582
- Tiberius III Politician · 700–705
- Tiberius Claudius Nero Politician · -85–-33
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tiberius mean?
From Latin Tiberius, literally 'Of the Tiber', from Tiberis, the river Tiber.
How popular is the name Tiberius in 2025?
Tiberius ranked #3,177 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 38 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Tiberius?
1,301 babies have been named Tiberius in the United States since 1992, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tiberius most popular?
Tiberius peaked in 2015, when 109 newborns received the name.
Is Tiberius a boy or girl name?
Tiberius is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Tiberius rising or falling?
Tiberius is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Tiberius?
Well-known people named Tiberius include Tiberius (politician), Tiberius Gracchus (politician), Tiberius II Constantine (politician).