Tito
- Meaning
- Uncertain; form of Titus
- Origin
- Italian, Latin, Portuguese, Spanish
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What does Tito mean?
Tito means “Uncertain; form of Titus”.
Tito is a form of Titus used in several Romance languages, including Spanish and Italian. Titus was an ancient Roman personal name whose original meaning remains uncertain. A connection with a title of honor has been suggested, but it should not be presented as a settled translation simply because it sounds appealing.
The Titus family has both Roman and Christian histories, including an emperor and the New Testament companion of Paul. Tito also has modern associations that arose independently as nicknames or adopted names, such as the name used by Yugoslav leader Josip Broz. Those references do not all share an identical naming story. For a child called Tito, the established Romance-language form provides a clear family connection even where the ancient root remains unresolved.
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How popular is Tito?
United States · 2025Explore how often Tito is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US boys rank
- #4,239 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Boys named Tito
- 25 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 19.0% More than 2024
Tito over time
United States · Boys
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights boys, the most common recorded usage in 2025.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | #4,239 | 25 |
| 2024 | Boys | #4,866 | 21 |
| 2023 | Boys | #5,231 | 19 |
| 2022 | Boys | #5,193 | 19 |
| 2021 | Boys | #4,224 | 25 |
| 2020 | Boys | #5,205 | 18 |
| 2019 | Boys | #4,322 | 24 |
| 2018 | Boys | #5,521 | 17 |
| 2017 | Boys | #3,664 | 30 |
| 2016 | Boys | #5,108 | 19 |
| 2015 | Boys | #4,165 | 25 |
| 2014 | Boys | #3,880 | 27 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
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Titus
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Ancient Roman name; meaning unknown
Listed as a related name to Tito.
Oliver
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Elf army; ancestor's relic; olive tree
Shares an origin with Tito.
Mateo
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Gift of God
Shares an origin with Tito.
Lucas
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Man from Lucania
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Luca
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Man from Lucania
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Sebastian
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Person from ancient city of Sebastia, venerable
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