Total births
215
Boys' name · since 1956
Tibor
Since 1956, U.S. Social Security records show 215 babies named Tibor, peaking in 1960. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 215
- total births
- 1956–2015
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
215 boys have been named Tibor since 1956, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Tibor has been recorded 215 times among boys since 1956, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1956 to 2015.
- 215 total births
- 1956–2015 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 52% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
215 boys have been named Tibor since 1956, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2015.
- 215
- total births
- 1956–2015
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Tibor was born in this single decade.
1960
Single peak year
17 babies were named Tibor in 1960 - its busiest year on record.
Tibor's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Tibor splits its recorded history at 1969: 36% of all births land in the more recent half, 64% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1956 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1960 peak of 17 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Tibor at a glance
Last recorded 2015Peak year
1960
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1956
Tibor popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1956–2015
- Peak year (1960)
- 17
- Annual births at peak, across 60 years of records
Tibor by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Tibor's strongest decade.
112 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Tibor births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 37
1950s
37 births
- 1960s
1960s
112 births
- 1970s 29
1970s
29 births
- 2000s 32
2000s
32 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 112 births (52% of all-time use).
Tibor by state
Where Tibor concentrates geographically, total births since 1956
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 7 | 3.3% |
| #2 | California | | 5 | 2.3% |
New York share of Tibor's total US births 3.3%
Even split
7 of 215 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tibor? ▼
215 babies have been named Tibor since 1956. It was last recorded in 2015. The peak year was 1960 with 17 births.
When was Tibor most popular? ▼
Tibor was most popular in the 1960s decade with 112 total births. The single peak year was 1960.
Where is Tibor most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tibor are New York (7 births), California (5 births).
How long has the name Tibor been used? ▼
Records for Tibor go back to 1956, giving 60 years of history through 2015.
What names are similar to Tibor? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tiberius, Tiburcio, Tiberias, Tibby. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Tibor's data
- Tibor's decade-level peak was the 1960s (112 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Tibors (7 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Tibor
Nearby Names Like Tibor
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tibor
Compare Tibor side by side: Tibor vs Tiberius Tibor vs Tiburcio Tibor vs Tiberias
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1956–2015 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Tibor: Baby Name Since 1956 - 215 Births, Peak 1960." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tibor. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Tibor draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.