Titus
How to say it: TY-tus · /ˈtaɪtəs/
Roman praenomen of uncertain origin; possibly from Greek 'tio' (to honor) or Oscan; borne by a Roman emperor.
Titus was the 347th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 910 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 32% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #406 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #347 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 910 |
| Share of births | 1 in 3,478 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −32% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #406 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Climbing through the 2010s carried Titus to its high point. Use remains close to that best, though the next few years look softer.
What goes with it
Crisp edges and a breathy finish give Titus a strong biblical presence with a royal echo. Marcus shares its Roman stride, while Ty offers a short form.
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Nicknames
- Ty
- Tit
Other spellings
Honouring a Titus in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Titus is about 1 in 145.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Dutch, English, German.
Famous people named Titus
- Titus Welliver (born 1962)American actor
- Titus Bramble (born 1981)English former professional footballer
- Titus O'Neil (born 1977)American wrestler and football player
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