Titus Boy

Popularity: #357 · Trend: ↘ Falling

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)

StateBirthsShare
CA 82
10%
TX 77
10%
FL 44
6%
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%
MI 21
3%
VA 21
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18806
18827
18835
18846
18865
18925
18956
18978
18986
19026
190512
19068
19076
19095
191012
191114
191217
191315
191416
191527
191626
191734
191833
191932
192043
192128
192227
192327
192426
192532
192621
192723
192838
192931
193033
193127
193232
193328
193422
193517
193618
193727
193820
193922
194029
194127
194222
194328
194422
194520
194623
194726
194826
194927
195032
195127
195224
195335
195449
195532
195642
195747
195845
195952
196074
196161
196265
196372
196476
196583
196664
196754
196851
196960
197069
197183
197284
197381
1974118
1975112
1976120
1977143
1978126
1979133
1980122
1981158
1982160
1983164
1984156
1985134
1986131
1987127
1988155
1989145
1990138
1991132
1992163
1993120
1994145
1995148
1996158
1997161
1998196
1999240
2000293
2001341
2002343
2003344
2004399
2005454
2006462
2007536
2008639
2009643
2010714
2011825
2012855
20131,067
20141,276
20151,325
20161,295
20171,182
20181,099
20191,044
2020944
2021912
2022908
2023864
2024843