Find out how popular the first name Tytus has been for the last 48 years (from 1976 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Tytus by gender

Based on the last 48 years of data, Tytus is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 51 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Tytus.

The history of the first name Tytus

The name Tytus originates from the Latin praenomen (given name) Titus, which was derived from the Roman family name Titius. The name Titius is thought to have come from the Latin word "titus," meaning "towering" or "tall." The name was popular among the ancient Romans during the Roman Republic and Roman Empire periods.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Titus comes from the biblical figure Titus, a companion of the Apostle Paul and the recipient of the Epistle to Titus in the New Testament. He is believed to have lived in the 1st century AD and played a significant role in the early Christian church.

Another notable historical figure with the name Titus was Titus Flavius Vespasianus, better known as Titus, who was the Roman emperor from 79 to 81 AD. He is remembered for his military achievements and for completing the Colosseum in Rome.

In the Middle Ages, the name Tytus was used in various European countries, including Poland, where it became a popular variant spelling. One prominent figure with this name was Tytus Działyński (1796-1861), a Polish nobleman, politician, and landowner.

During the Renaissance period, the name Tytus was used by several Italian artists and scholars, such as Tiziano Vecellio (c.1488-1576), better known as Titian, who was one of the most influential painters of the Venetian school.

Other notable historical figures with the name Tytus include Tytus Chałubiński (1820-1889), a Polish physician and writer, and Tytus Maksymilian Huber (1739-1808), a Polish-Lithuanian poet and dramatist.

While the name Tytus has been used throughout history in various cultures, it has maintained its roots in the Latin name Titus and has been particularly popular in Poland and other Central European countries.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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