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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: TY-tus //ˈtaɪ.təs//
Origin: Latin; Greek
Meaning: Latin: title of honor; Greek: pleasing
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Titus has its roots in ancient Roman culture, deriving from the Latin name 'Titus', which is believed to be of uncertain origin, possibly linked to the Etruscan language. The earliest recorded use of the name can be traced back to the Roman Republic, where it was a common praenomen (given name).
The name is thought to mean 'title of honor' or 'defender', reflecting the values of strength and leadership associated with Roman society. As the Roman Empire expanded, the name spread throughout the territories it conquered, influencing various cultures and languages.
Historically, Titus is notably recognized as a prominent figure in the New Testament of the Christian Bible. He is mentioned as a companion of the Apostle Paul and is traditionally credited with the authorship of the Epistle to Titus, which is part of the Pauline letters.
This letter, written in the first century, addresses issues of church organization and moral conduct, underscoring the significance of the name in early Christian communities. Additionally, Titus was the name of a Roman Emperor from 79 to 81 CE, known for his military accomplishments and the completion of the Colosseum, further embedding the name in historical narratives.
Culturally, the name Titus has been associated with qualities such as resilience and leadership, often symbolizing a strong moral character. In literature and art, the name has appeared in various forms, including in Shakespeare's tragedy 'Titus Andronicus', which reflects themes of revenge and tragedy.
The name has also been used in various historical contexts, including among early Christian saints, contributing to its enduring legacy. The diminutive form 'Tito' has been used in some cultures, highlighting the name's adaptability across different languages and traditions.
Famous people named Titus
In this section, you will find notable people named Titus. 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 Titus who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Titus who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Titus Andronicus is a character in a play best known for being the title character in Shakespeare's tragedy Titus Andronicus.
Titus O'Neil is a professional wrestler best known for his time in WWE and as a television personality.
Fictional characters named Titus
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Titus Andronicus is a fictional character from the play Titus Andronicus by William Shakespeare. He is a Roman general who becomes embroiled in a cycle of revenge and tragedy after the death of his sons.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Titus was first seen in the United States in 1880.
Titus has ranked as high as #493 nationally, which occurred in 2015, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Ohio, Florida, and Georgia.
In the past 5 years the name Titus has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Titus 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 Titus was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Titus (2024)
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 | 82 | |
| TX | 77 | |
| FL | 44 | |
| OH | 40 | |
| TN | 38 | |
| GA | 33 | |
| PA | 32 | |
| NC | 31 | |
| IN | 29 | |
| MO | 27 | |
| AZ | 23 | |
| SC | 23 | |
| IL | 23 | |
| AR | 21 | |
| KY | 21 |
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 Titus.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 843 |
| 2023 | 864 |
| 2022 | 908 |
| 2021 | 912 |
| 2020 | 944 |
| 2019 | 1,044 |
| 2018 | 1,099 |
| 2017 | 1,182 |
| 2016 | 1,295 |
| 2015 | 1,325 |
| 2014 | 1,276 |
| 2013 | 1,067 |
| 2012 | 855 |
| 2011 | 825 |
| 2010 | 714 |
| 2009 | 643 |
| 2008 | 639 |
| 2007 | 536 |
| 2006 | 462 |
| 2005 | 454 |
| 2004 | 399 |
| 2003 | 344 |
| 2002 | 343 |
| 2001 | 341 |
| 2000 | 293 |
| 1999 | 240 |
| 1998 | 196 |
| 1997 | 161 |
| 1996 | 158 |
| 1995 | 148 |
| 1994 | 145 |
| 1993 | 120 |
| 1992 | 163 |
| 1991 | 132 |
| 1990 | 138 |
| 1989 | 145 |
| 1988 | 155 |
| 1987 | 127 |
| 1986 | 131 |
| 1985 | 134 |
| 1984 | 156 |
| 1983 | 164 |
| 1982 | 160 |
| 1981 | 158 |
| 1980 | 122 |
| 1979 | 133 |
| 1978 | 126 |
| 1977 | 143 |
| 1976 | 120 |
| 1975 | 112 |
| 1974 | 118 |
| 1973 | 81 |
| 1972 | 84 |
| 1971 | 83 |
| 1970 | 69 |
| 1969 | 60 |
| 1968 | 51 |
| 1967 | 54 |
| 1966 | 64 |
| 1965 | 83 |
| 1964 | 76 |
| 1963 | 72 |
| 1962 | 65 |
| 1961 | 61 |
| 1960 | 74 |
| 1959 | 52 |
| 1958 | 45 |
| 1957 | 47 |
| 1956 | 42 |
| 1955 | 32 |
| 1954 | 49 |
| 1953 | 35 |
| 1952 | 24 |
| 1951 | 27 |
| 1950 | 32 |
| 1949 | 27 |
| 1948 | 26 |
| 1947 | 26 |
| 1946 | 23 |
| 1945 | 20 |
| 1944 | 22 |
| 1943 | 28 |
| 1942 | 22 |
| 1941 | 27 |
| 1940 | 29 |
| 1939 | 22 |
| 1938 | 20 |
| 1937 | 27 |
| 1936 | 18 |
| 1935 | 17 |
| 1934 | 22 |
| 1933 | 28 |
| 1932 | 32 |
| 1931 | 27 |
| 1930 | 33 |
| 1929 | 31 |
| 1928 | 38 |
| 1927 | 23 |
| 1926 | 21 |
| 1925 | 32 |
| 1924 | 26 |
| 1923 | 27 |
| 1922 | 27 |
| 1921 | 28 |
| 1920 | 43 |
| 1919 | 32 |
| 1918 | 33 |
| 1917 | 34 |
| 1916 | 26 |
| 1915 | 27 |
| 1914 | 16 |
| 1913 | 15 |
| 1912 | 17 |
| 1911 | 14 |
| 1910 | 12 |
| 1909 | 5 |
| 1907 | 6 |
| 1906 | 8 |
| 1905 | 12 |
| 1902 | 6 |
| 1898 | 6 |
| 1897 | 8 |
| 1895 | 6 |
| 1892 | 5 |
| 1886 | 5 |
| 1884 | 6 |
| 1883 | 5 |
| 1882 | 7 |
| 1880 | 6 |