Tabius
A boy's name of Latin origin with 78 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 6 letters and two syllables, Tabius hits the middle ground most parents look for: long enough to feel complete, short enough for everyday use. It has been used as a boy's name in the U.S. since 1983, with 78 total recorded births.
Tabius is not in the current top 1,000, which means your child is unlikely to share the name with a classmate — a plus for parents who value distinctiveness.
Tabius is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Tabius is a boy's baby name of Latin origin, a variant of Tobias, from the Hebrew Toviyah, meaning 'God is good.' Tobias appears in the deuterocanonical Book of Tobit, where the archangel Raphael guides young Tobias on a journey of healing and faith.
Tabius gives the ancient biblical name an unusual abbreviated form with a Latin feel. It suits parents who love Tobias but want a shorter, more distinctive name that retains the gracious meaning at its Hebrew core.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Tabius's final sounds are classical, dignified — a hallmark of Latin and Greek masculine names. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Tabius softens that pattern, giving it a more versatile feel.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Tabius's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Tabius has 12+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1983.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 7 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 35 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 12 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 19 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 5 | — |
The Story of Tabius
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2017, Tabius is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Tabius are most likely born between 2007 and 2021.
How rare is Tabius?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Tabius is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1983, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 2010s with 35 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Tabius by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(12 years, 1983–2021)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7 | #10649 |
| 2018 | 8 | #9553 |
| 2017 | 8 | #9580 |
| 2015 | 6 | #11906 |
| 2014 | 7 | #10570 |
| 2013 | 6 | #11970 |
| 2001 | 7 | #9115 |
| 2000 | 5 | #11905 |
| 1997 | 5 | #10610 |
| 1995 | 7 | #7699 |
| 1990 | 7 | #7083 |
| 1983 | 5 | #7205 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1983–2021