Tito Boy

Popularity: #913 · Trend: → Stable

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.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Tito, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Tito. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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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 #1905 nationally, which occurred in 1974, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, New Mexico, and Florida.

In the past 5 years the name Tito has been trending up 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.

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 Total Births Boy
2025 25 25
2024 21 21
2023 19 19
2022 19 19
2021 25 25
2020 18 18
2019 24 24
2018 17 17
2017 30 30
2016 19 19
2015 25 25
2014 27 27
2013 28 28
2012 24 24
2011 36 36
2010 32 32
2009 45 45
2008 26 26
2007 56 56
2006 31 31
2005 35 35
2004 38 38
2003 31 31
2002 30 30
2001 35 35
2000 32 32
1999 43 43
1998 36 36
1997 29 29
1996 36 36
1995 52 52
1994 41 41
1993 41 41
1992 36 36
1991 50 50
1990 48 48
1989 50 50
1988 42 42
1987 44 44
1986 53 53
1985 46 46
1984 51 51
1983 55 55
1982 38 38
1981 38 38
1980 68 68
1979 52 52
1978 57 57
1977 74 74
1976 80 80
1975 71 71
1974 99 99
1973 62 62
1972 76 76
1971 54 54
1970 39 39
1969 33 33
1968 20 20
1967 30 30
1966 34 34
1965 19 19
1964 28 28
1963 38 38
1962 38 38
1961 32 32
1960 33 33
1959 37 37
1958 19 19
1957 25 25
1956 32 32
1955 22 22
1954 21 21
1953 19 19
1952 23 23
1951 19 19
1950 19 19
1949 22 22
1948 14 14
1947 14 14
1946 11 11
1945 12 12
1944 16 16
1943 21 21
1942 18 18
1941 15 15
1940 19 19
1939 21 21
1938 16 16
1937 16 16
1936 19 19
1935 23 23
1934 18 18
1933 8 8
1932 20 20
1931 11 11
1930 20 20
1929 17 17
1928 18 18
1927 11 11
1926 18 18
1925 20 20
1924 10 10
1923 11 11
1921 6 6
1920 9 9
1919 10 10
1918 8 8
1917 7 7
1916 8 8
1915 9 9
1914 12 12
1913 6 6
1912 7 7
1909 5 5

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. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 6
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