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Origin, Meaning, And History Of Tiberius
Tiberius is a Roman male given name with its roots in the Latin word, which translates to ‘of the Tiber.’ It was not a common name but was used throughout Roman history by aristocratic and plebeian families. The female form of the name is Tiberia.
The origin of the name during the Roman era was unclear, but it has been associated with the ancient city of Tibur and the sacred river Tiberis, which was the main source of water for the Romans and the third-longest river in Italy. According to Roman legends, Tiberis was previously known as Albula in Latin and Rumon in Etruscan. The river received the name Tiberis after the drowning of Tiberinus, the king of Alba Longa. Tiberinus was later regarded as the god of the river Tiberis.
The Etruscan derivative of the name is ‘Thefarie.’ It claims that the alternative interpretation of the Latin name was derived from the Etruscan name of the river. The name Tiberius was widely used by families of Latin, Etruscan, or Oscan origin and was prevalent in Italy during earlier days.
The name has different pronunciations in English and Latin. It is pronounced as “tee-BEH-ree-oos” in Latin and “tie-BEHR-ee-əs” in English. It has its variants in Romanian and Ukrainian languages and is spelled as Tiberiu and Tyberiy, respectively. The name can be quite wordy, so a few nickname suggestions are Ti, Tib, Tiber, Tibs, Ty, or Bear.
Tiberius has often been used in literary works. In his historical fiction titled I, Claudius, Robert Graves depicts a character named Tiberius. The novel, although fiction, is based on real-life individuals and events. In the Shadowhunters Chronicles, Clare creates a character by the name Tiberius “Ty” Blackthorn, who is depicted as brilliant, strange, and stubborn. In Victoria Aveyard’s Red Queen series, Tiberias “Cal” Calore VII is one of the main protagonists and is the next heir to the throne of Norta. He is strong-willed, determined, and bound by honor. He values duty and tradition.
How To Pronounce Tiberius?
Tiberius Julius Caesar Augustus
- Tiberius Sempronius GracchusRoman politician, best known for his agrarian reform law that involved moving land from the hands of wealthy landowners to poor citizens
- Tiberius Claudius PompeianusPolitician and military commander in the Roman Empire during the second century, considered a ‘novus homo’ because he was the first in his family to have been appointed a senator
- Tiberius Julius AlexanderEquestrian governor and general in the Roman Empire, the second procurator of Judea and was the most powerful Jew of his age
Tiberius On The Popularity Chart
According to the graphs provided by the US Social Security Administration, the name Tiberius has been going up and down in its popularity and ranking.
Popularity Over Time
The name did not show a significant sign of popularity until 2008. However, after 2008, it witnessed an upward trend till it reached its peak in 2015 when 109 babies per million were named Tiberius. Check the chart below for more information.
Source: Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
Over the two decades, the graph shows that the name’s ranking was oscillating. After 2008, Tiberius’ ranking began to improve gradually. It was at 19,488 in 2021. The graph below shows the trend.
Source: Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sounds As Tiberius
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