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Tiburcio

tee-BOOR-see-oh · Of uncertain origin; possibly derived from the Latin personal name Tiburtius, which is believed to be a toponymic referring to the ancient Sabine city of Tibur (modern Tivoli, Italy).

Peak popularity
1911
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Tiburcio since 1911

Babies named Tiburcio per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1923, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Tiburcio's real moment was 1911.

61319192019602000Most births 1923Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
1910s25
1920s83
1930s55
1940s40
1950s23
1960s26
1970s21
1980s6
1990s23
2000s0
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Tiburcio is an exceedingly rare given name in the United States, first recorded in 1911. Since then, it has appeared only sporadically, with too few instances to compute an incidence rate or a year of peak popularity beyond its initial year. The name has never been concentrated in any particular state; records show no top state data. Its trajectory is stable in the sense that it remains consistently obscure, neither rising nor falling in a measurable way. The name's appeal lies in its connection to early Christian martyrdom and its distinctly classical feel, though it has never gained broad currency.

Tiburcio is a rare given name primarily found in Spanish-speaking cultures. It derives from the Latin Tiburtius, which itself is a Roman family name thought to originate from the Sabine city of Tibur. The name is associated with several early Christian saints, including Saint Tiburtius, a Roman martyr from the 3rd century. Despite its ancient roots, the name has remained uncommon, with limited use outside of traditional Catholic communities.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Tibur, Tibo, Curcio

Variants: Tiburcio (Spanish), Tiburtius (Latin), Tiborzio (Italian)

Sibling names for Tiburcio

Names that share Tiburcio's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Tiburcio mean?
The meaning of Tiburcio is uncertain, but it is widely believed to be derived from the Roman family name Tiburtius, referring to the ancient city of Tibur (present-day Tivoli, Italy).
How popular is the name Tiburcio?
Tiburcio is a very rare name. According to U.S. Social Security data, it first appeared in 1911, recorded only a handful of times, and has never ranked among the top 1,000 names. In 2025, it remains extremely uncommon.
Is Tiburcio a boy's or girl's name?
Tiburcio is traditionally a masculine name, and it has been used exclusively for boys in recorded U.S. data since the early 20th century.