Titus Boy

Popularity: #337 · Trend: ↘ Falling

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.

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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.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Titus, 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 Titus. 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 Titus was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Titus has ranked as high as #524 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.

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 Total Births Boy Girl
2025 910 910 0
2024 848 848 0
2023 869 869 0
2022 910 910 0
2021 914 914 0
2020 944 944 0
2019 1,045 1,045 0
2018 1,100 1,100 0
2017 1,182 1,182 0
2016 1,302 1,296 6
2015 1,325 1,325 0
2014 1,278 1,278 0
2013 1,067 1,067 0
2012 855 855 0
2011 825 825 0
2010 714 714 0
2009 643 643 0
2008 639 639 0
2007 536 536 0
2006 462 462 0
2005 454 454 0
2004 399 399 0
2003 344 344 0
2002 343 343 0
2001 341 341 0
2000 293 293 0
1999 240 240 0
1998 196 196 0
1997 161 161 0
1996 158 158 0
1995 148 148 0
1994 145 145 0
1993 120 120 0
1992 163 163 0
1991 132 132 0
1990 138 138 0
1989 145 145 0
1988 155 155 0
1987 127 127 0
1986 131 131 0
1985 134 134 0
1984 156 156 0
1983 164 164 0
1982 160 160 0
1981 158 158 0
1980 122 122 0
1979 133 133 0
1978 126 126 0
1977 149 143 6
1976 120 120 0
1975 112 112 0
1974 118 118 0
1973 81 81 0
1972 84 84 0
1971 83 83 0
1970 69 69 0
1969 60 60 0
1968 51 51 0
1967 54 54 0
1966 64 64 0
1965 83 83 0
1964 76 76 0
1963 72 72 0
1962 65 65 0
1961 62 62 0
1960 72 72 0
1959 52 52 0
1958 45 45 0
1957 47 47 0
1956 42 42 0
1955 32 32 0
1954 49 49 0
1953 35 35 0
1952 24 24 0
1951 27 27 0
1950 32 32 0
1949 27 27 0
1948 26 26 0
1947 26 26 0
1946 23 23 0
1945 20 20 0
1944 22 22 0
1943 28 28 0
1942 22 22 0
1941 27 27 0
1940 29 29 0
1939 22 22 0
1938 20 20 0
1937 27 27 0
1936 18 18 0
1935 17 17 0
1934 22 22 0
1933 28 28 0
1932 32 32 0
1931 27 27 0
1930 33 33 0
1929 31 31 0
1928 38 38 0
1927 23 23 0
1926 21 21 0
1925 32 32 0
1924 26 26 0
1923 27 27 0
1922 27 27 0
1921 28 28 0
1920 43 43 0
1919 32 32 0
1918 33 33 0
1917 34 34 0
1916 26 26 0
1915 27 27 0
1914 16 16 0
1913 15 15 0
1912 17 17 0
1911 14 14 0
1910 12 12 0
1909 5 5 0
1907 6 6 0
1906 8 8 0
1905 12 12 0
1902 6 6 0
1898 6 6 0
1897 8 8 0
1895 6 6 0
1892 5 5 0
1886 5 5 0
1884 6 6 0
1883 5 5 0
1882 7 7 0
1880 6 6 0

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. 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 82
10%
TX 77
9%
FL 44
5%
OH 40
5%
TN 38
5%
GA 33
4%
PA 32
4%
NC 31
4%
IN 29
4%
MO 27
3%
IL 23
3%
AZ 23
3%
SC 23
3%
KY 21
3%
MI 21
3%
VA 21
3%
AR 21
3%
AL 20
2%
WA 18
2%
ID 15
2%
MN 15
2%
OK 15
2%
CO 15
2%
NY 14
2%
OR 14
2%
KS 14
2%
LA 13
2%
MD 13
2%
WI 12
1%
MS 10
1%
IA 9
1%
NE 7
1%
NV 6
1%
NJ 5
1%
UT 5
1%
WV 5
1%