Holding steady.
Popularity of Tibor since 1956
Babies named Tibor per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1960, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Tibor's real moment was 1966.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 37 |
| 1960s | 112 |
| 1970s | 29 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 32 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tibor is a Hungarian masculine name that has seen modest but consistent use in the United States since it was first recorded in 1956. The name reached its peak rank in 1966, a year that marked its highest frequency among American newborns. Despite never entering the top 1000, Tibor has maintained a stable trajectory, appearing yearly in small numbers. Its meaning, associated with sacred or holy places, gives it a dignified resonance. The name's top states of usage are not recorded due to its rarity, but it remains a distinctive choice with strong Hungarian cultural roots.
Tibor is a Hungarian masculine name derived from the Latin name Tiberius, which itself comes from the Tiber River in Italy. However, in Hungarian it is often associated with the Slavic element *tibor* meaning 'sacred place' or 'holy place.' The name has been used in Hungary since the Middle Ages and gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in the 1960s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tibi
Variants: Tiborc
Sibling names for Tibor
Names that share Tibor's style, for a brother or sister.
