Titus Boy
Origin(s)
Latin; Greek
Meaning
Latin: title of honor; Greek: pleasing
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Titus has roots in ancient Rome, where it was borne by several notable figures, including a Roman emperor. It is derived from the Latin word 'titulus,' meaning title or honor. The name has been used throughout history in various cultures, often associated with strength and leadership. In Christian tradition, Titus is recognized as a companion of the Apostle Paul.
Trend Summary
The name Titus has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over recent years.
Similar Names
Tobias, Silas, Talon, Tanner, Tobiah
Variants
- Tytus
International Variants
- Tito (Spanish); Tiziano (Italian)
Famous people named Titus
Titus Livius, commonly known as Livy, was a Roman historian known for his work 'Ab Urbe Condita,' detailing the history of Rome.
Titus Andronicus is a character in a tragedy by William Shakespeare, known for its themes of revenge and violence.
Titus Oates was an English priest known for his role in the Popish Plot, a fabricated conspiracy against King Charles II.
Titus Pullo was a Roman soldier and centurion mentioned in Julius Caesar's writings, known for his bravery.
Fictional characters named Titus
Titus is a character in the video game 'Final Fantasy VII,' known for his role in the game's narrative.
Titus Andronicus is the title character in Shakespeare's play, depicted as a tragic figure caught in a cycle of revenge.
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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, Florida, Ohio, and Tennessee. In the past 5 years the name Titus has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Titus (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 82 | |
TX | 77 | |
FL | 44 | |
OH | 40 | |
TN | 38 | |
GA | 33 | |
PA | 32 | |
NC | 31 | |
IN | 29 | |
MO | 27 | |
IL | 23 | |
AZ | 23 | |
SC | 23 | |
MI | 21 | |
VA | 21 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 6 |
1882 | 7 |
1883 | 5 |
1884 | 6 |
1886 | 5 |
1892 | 5 |
1895 | 6 |
1897 | 8 |
1898 | 6 |
1902 | 6 |
1905 | 12 |
1906 | 8 |
1907 | 6 |
1909 | 5 |
1910 | 12 |
1911 | 14 |
1912 | 17 |
1913 | 15 |
1914 | 16 |
1915 | 27 |
1916 | 26 |
1917 | 34 |
1918 | 33 |
1919 | 32 |
1920 | 43 |
1921 | 28 |
1922 | 27 |
1923 | 27 |
1924 | 26 |
1925 | 32 |
1926 | 21 |
1927 | 23 |
1928 | 38 |
1929 | 31 |
1930 | 33 |
1931 | 27 |
1932 | 32 |
1933 | 28 |
1934 | 22 |
1935 | 17 |
1936 | 18 |
1937 | 27 |
1938 | 20 |
1939 | 22 |
1940 | 29 |
1941 | 27 |
1942 | 22 |
1943 | 28 |
1944 | 22 |
1945 | 20 |
1946 | 23 |
1947 | 26 |
1948 | 26 |
1949 | 27 |
1950 | 32 |
1951 | 27 |
1952 | 24 |
1953 | 35 |
1954 | 49 |
1955 | 32 |
1956 | 42 |
1957 | 47 |
1958 | 45 |
1959 | 52 |
1960 | 74 |
1961 | 61 |
1962 | 65 |
1963 | 72 |
1964 | 76 |
1965 | 83 |
1966 | 64 |
1967 | 54 |
1968 | 51 |
1969 | 60 |
1970 | 69 |
1971 | 83 |
1972 | 84 |
1973 | 81 |
1974 | 118 |
1975 | 112 |
1976 | 120 |
1977 | 143 |
1978 | 126 |
1979 | 133 |
1980 | 122 |
1981 | 158 |
1982 | 160 |
1983 | 164 |
1984 | 156 |
1985 | 134 |
1986 | 131 |
1987 | 127 |
1988 | 155 |
1989 | 145 |
1990 | 138 |
1991 | 132 |
1992 | 163 |
1993 | 120 |
1994 | 145 |
1995 | 148 |
1996 | 158 |
1997 | 161 |
1998 | 196 |
1999 | 240 |
2000 | 293 |
2001 | 341 |
2002 | 343 |
2003 | 344 |
2004 | 399 |
2005 | 454 |
2006 | 462 |
2007 | 536 |
2008 | 639 |
2009 | 643 |
2010 | 714 |
2011 | 825 |
2012 | 855 |
2013 | 1,067 |
2014 | 1,276 |
2015 | 1,325 |
2016 | 1,295 |
2017 | 1,182 |
2018 | 1,099 |
2019 | 1,044 |
2020 | 944 |
2021 | 912 |
2022 | 908 |
2023 | 864 |
2024 | 843 |