Tito Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: TEE-toh /ˈtiːtoʊ/
Origin: Spanish; Italian
Meaning: Spanish: small; Italian: little one
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Tito has its roots in the Latin name 'Titus', which is derived from the ancient Roman family name 'Titus'. The exact meaning of Titus is uncertain, but it is often associated with the Latin word 'titus', meaning 'title of honor' or 'defender'.
The name entered the English language through the influence of the Roman Empire and the subsequent adoption of Latin names into various European languages. In the early Christian era, the name was popularized by Saint Titus, a companion of the Apostle Paul, who is mentioned in the New Testament.
His significance in early Christianity helped to cement the name's usage in Christian communities throughout Europe. Historically, the name Tito has been borne by notable figures, including the Roman general and statesman Titus Flavius Vespasianus, who became Emperor of Rome in the 1st century CE.
His reign is marked by significant events, including the completion of the Colosseum and the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. The name also appears in various historical texts and translations, including the Latin Vulgate Bible, where Saint Titus is referenced, further embedding the name in Christian tradition.
Culturally, the name Tito has been associated with strength and leadership, reflective of its historical bearers. In the 20th century, the name gained additional recognition through Josip Broz Tito, the Yugoslav leader, who played a crucial role in the political landscape of the Balkans during and after World War II.
This association has contributed to the name's enduring presence in various cultures, particularly in Slavic regions. The diminutive form 'Tito' is often used affectionately, maintaining a connection to its historical roots while adapting to contemporary contexts.
Famous people named Tito
In this section, you will find notable people named Tito. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Tito who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Tito who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Tito Puente was a musician and bandleader best known for his contributions to Latin jazz and salsa music.
Tito Ortiz is a mixed martial artist best known for his time in the UFC and as a former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion.
Tito Jackson is a musician best known as a member of the Jackson 5 and for his solo career in music.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tito was first seen in the United States in 1909.
Tito has ranked as high as #983 nationally, which occurred in 1974, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, New Mexico, and Florida.
In the past 5 years the name Tito has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Tito is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Tito was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Tito (2021)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Tito.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 21 |
| 2023 | 19 |
| 2022 | 18 |
| 2021 | 25 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2019 | 24 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2017 | 30 |
| 2016 | 19 |
| 2015 | 25 |
| 2014 | 27 |
| 2013 | 28 |
| 2012 | 24 |
| 2011 | 36 |
| 2010 | 32 |
| 2009 | 45 |
| 2008 | 26 |
| 2007 | 56 |
| 2006 | 31 |
| 2005 | 35 |
| 2004 | 38 |
| 2003 | 31 |
| 2002 | 30 |
| 2001 | 35 |
| 2000 | 32 |
| 1999 | 43 |
| 1998 | 36 |
| 1997 | 29 |
| 1996 | 36 |
| 1995 | 52 |
| 1994 | 41 |
| 1993 | 41 |
| 1992 | 36 |
| 1991 | 50 |
| 1990 | 48 |
| 1989 | 50 |
| 1988 | 42 |
| 1987 | 44 |
| 1986 | 53 |
| 1985 | 46 |
| 1984 | 51 |
| 1983 | 55 |
| 1982 | 38 |
| 1981 | 38 |
| 1980 | 68 |
| 1979 | 52 |
| 1978 | 57 |
| 1977 | 74 |
| 1976 | 80 |
| 1975 | 71 |
| 1974 | 99 |
| 1973 | 62 |
| 1972 | 76 |
| 1971 | 54 |
| 1970 | 39 |
| 1969 | 33 |
| 1968 | 20 |
| 1967 | 30 |
| 1966 | 34 |
| 1965 | 19 |
| 1964 | 28 |
| 1963 | 38 |
| 1962 | 38 |
| 1961 | 32 |
| 1960 | 33 |
| 1959 | 37 |
| 1958 | 19 |
| 1957 | 25 |
| 1956 | 32 |
| 1955 | 22 |
| 1954 | 21 |
| 1953 | 19 |
| 1952 | 23 |
| 1951 | 19 |
| 1950 | 19 |
| 1949 | 22 |
| 1948 | 14 |
| 1947 | 14 |
| 1946 | 11 |
| 1945 | 12 |
| 1944 | 16 |
| 1943 | 21 |
| 1942 | 18 |
| 1941 | 15 |
| 1940 | 19 |
| 1939 | 21 |
| 1938 | 16 |
| 1937 | 16 |
| 1936 | 19 |
| 1935 | 23 |
| 1934 | 18 |
| 1933 | 8 |
| 1932 | 20 |
| 1931 | 11 |
| 1930 | 20 |
| 1929 | 17 |
| 1928 | 18 |
| 1927 | 11 |
| 1926 | 18 |
| 1925 | 20 |
| 1924 | 10 |
| 1923 | 11 |
| 1921 | 6 |
| 1920 | 9 |
| 1919 | 10 |
| 1918 | 8 |
| 1917 | 7 |
| 1916 | 8 |
| 1915 | 9 |
| 1914 | 12 |
| 1913 | 6 |
| 1912 | 7 |
| 1909 | 5 |