Titus
Titus is a boys' name of Latin origin meaning “honourable, or strong.” It ranked #358 in the United States in 2025. Titus is a Roman and Sabine first name meaning honourable or strong.
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how do you pronounce Titus?
TY-tus
where does the name Titus come from?
A Roman and Sabine first name meaning honourable or strong, attributed to the Sabines and possibly connected to the legendary Sabine king Titus Tatius; inscriptions from former Umbrian and Paelignian territory suggest a non-Latin origin.
Emperor Titus completed the Colosseum and was called the delight of mankind, and Shakespeare wrote Titus Andronicus, his bloodiest tragedy. The name has a commanding brevity and ancient authority that has made it increasingly popular.
how popular is this name?
Titus has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 76 years since 1880, and fell outside it for 70. It peaked at #280 in 2015, and ranked #358 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #358 |
| 2024 | #383 |
| 2023 | #373 |
| 2022 | #362 |
| 2021 | #356 |
| 2020 | #340 |
| 2019 | #319 |
| 2018 | #309 |
| 2017 | #298 |
| 2016 | #282 |
| 2015 | #280 |
| 2010 | #396 |
| 2000 | #628 |
| 1990 | #876 |
| 1980 | #792 |
| 1970 | #968 |
| 1960 | #892 |
| 1910 | #928 |
| 1880 | #809 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Titus fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Titus
Titus Flavius Vespasianus ruled Rome from AD 79 to 81, the first Roman emperor to succeed his own father, and completed the Colosseum.
who are famous people named Titus?
- Titus (Roman Emperor who completed the Colosseum)
- Titus Andronicus (title character of Shakespeare's tragedy)
what are the nicknames and variants of Titus?
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Titus?
what names go well with Titus?
Sibling names that share Titus's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Titus
What does the name Titus mean?
Titus means “honourable, or strong”.
What is the origin of the name Titus?
Titus comes from the Latin naming tradition. Related forms include Tito.
How popular is the name Titus?
Titus ranked #358 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2015, at #280, and it has spent 76 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Titus a boy or girl name?
Titus is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Titus?
Titus is pronounced TY-tus, with 2 syllables.
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