Titus
- Meaning
- Ancient Roman name; meaning unknown
- Origin
- Latin
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What does Titus mean?
Titus means “Ancient Roman name; meaning unknown”.
Titus is an ancient Roman given name whose original meaning is uncertain. The explanation “title of honor” is often repeated, but it should not be presented as a settled etymology. The name’s historical use is much clearer than that proposed translation.
A Roman emperor bore the name, and the New Testament includes Titus, a companion of Paul. Shakespeare’s Titus Andronicus supplies a separate tragic literary association. Tito is a related form, and Ty can be a nickname. Families choosing Titus can weigh its Roman and biblical connections without needing to attach a definite meaning that the evidence does not establish.
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How popular is Titus?
United States · 2025Explore how often Titus is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US boys rank
- #358 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Boys named Titus
- 910 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 7.3% More than 2024
Titus 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. Use the chart’s usage selector to explore both categories.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | #358 | 910 |
| 2024 | Boys | #383 | 848 |
| 2023 | Boys | #374 | 869 |
| 2022 | Boys | #362 | 910 |
| 2021 | Boys | #356 | 914 |
| 2020 | Boys | #340 | 944 |
| 2019 | Boys | #319 | 1,045 |
| 2018 | Boys | #309 | 1,100 |
| 2017 | Boys | #298 | 1,182 |
| 2016 | Boys | #282 | 1,296 |
| 2016 | Girls | #16,078 | 6 |
| 2015 | Boys | #280 | 1,325 |
| 2014 | Boys | #282 | 1,278 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
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Julian
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- Uncertain; proposed meanings include youthful or downy-bearded
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