The nameTitus
Titus is a boy's name of Latin origin, a Roman first name. Strong and classical, it is rising in the United States.
- Boy's name
- Latin
- Feast day
Meaning
The meaning of Titus is uncertain. It may be linked to the Latin titulus, "title of honour".
Origin
Latin. Titus was a Roman emperor who completed the Colosseum in 80. Saint Titus was a companion of Saint Paul, who wrote him a letter.
History
Titus rose in the United States in the 2000s, reaching the top 280. Shakespeare's Titus Andronicus is a famous tragedy.
Famous people named Titus
- Titus, Roman emperor
- Saint Titus
- Titus Andronicus, Shakespeare's hero
- Titus O'Neil, wrestler
Popularity of the name Titus
Titus in the United States
Titus was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 10,688 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Titus. Its rise began around 1977, and it peaked in 2015. Half of all babies named Titus in the United States were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 894 births a year on average, against 1,190 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Titus
Names from the same generation as Titus, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Titus mean?
The meaning of Titus is uncertain. It may be linked to the Latin titulus, "title of honour".
What is the origin of the name Titus?
Latin. Titus was a Roman emperor who completed the Colosseum in 80. Saint Titus was a companion of Saint Paul, who wrote him a letter.
Is Titus a girl's or a boy's name?
Titus is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Titus?
In 2024, Titus was the 383rd most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 843 births.
What are the variants of the name Titus?
Variants and related names of Titus include Tiziana and Tiziano.
What are good sibling names for Titus?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Beatrice, Lucille, Clara and Vivian for a sister, Soren, Lionel, Abel and Francis for a brother.
Who are famous people named Titus?
Titus, Roman emperor; Saint Titus; Titus Andronicus, Shakespeare's hero; Titus O'Neil, wrestler.