Titus

Titus - A very unique male name

Titus appeared on the charts for the first time in 1915 on position #1723. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Titus and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Titus? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Titus. The baby boy name Titus was given to 883 baby boys in 2025, ranking #358 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 1,661 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Titus peaked in popularity 11 years ago in 2015 on position 279.

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Titus is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Titus is currently topping the baby name charts in Montana at position #146 - and is the least popular in New York at position #945.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Titus is where you live.

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Titus origin and meaning

Roman (Latin) praenomen — meaning unknown

Uncertain — Titus is an old Roman family name whose root is not established; the popular 'honour' gloss is unproven

Titus was a common Roman praenomen, borne by an emperor and by Titus, the companion of Paul addressed in a New Testament letter. Despite its long history, its Latin root is unknown. In the US it appears from 1915, peaked in 2015, and has eased down since.

Origin uncertain

Titus is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Titus, pop culture references for the name Titus and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Titus

We've found the following names that sound similar to Titus, sorted by popularity.

Thiago / Thaddeus / Taj / Tahj / Tiago / Tyce / Theodis / Toshio / Tex / Tejas /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Titus

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Titus a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Titus?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

TY-tus · /ˈtaɪtəs/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

Nicknames: Ty

Famous bearers

• Titus (biblical) — Companion of Paul and recipient of the Epistle to Titus (Biblical) Historical
• Titus — Roman emperor (39–81) Historical

Style

BiblicalClassic

Why parents choose it

Titus is compact, Roman and forceful — a biblical and classical name that still sits outside the common run.

Worth knowing

• Schoolyard rhymes with its sound are occasionally raised by parents; in practice the name's classical weight carries it.