boys' name · peaked 1974

Tito

From Romance Tito (Spanish Tito, Portuguese Tito, Italian Tito); from Latin Titus,

Every Tito since 1909 — 3,376 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.020.040.060.0818801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1974Boys
Rank 2025
#4,239
among boys
Babies in 2025
25
named Tito
Peak year
1974
99 babies
All-time total
3,376
since 1909

The story of Tito

Tito is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,239 in 2025 with 25 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.

Since 1909, 3,376 American babies have been named Tito. Its peak came in 1974, when 99 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Tito stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Tito year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
2025 25 #4,239
2024 21 #4,866
2023 19 #5,231
2022 19 #5,193
2021 25 #4,224
2020 18 #5,205
2019 24 #4,322
2018 17 #5,521
2017 30 #3,664
2016 19 #5,108
2015 25 #4,165
2014 27 #3,880
2013 28 #3,741
2012 24 #4,234
2011 36 #3,159
2010 32 #3,441
2009 45 #2,748
2008 26 #4,029
2007 56 #2,333
2006 31 #3,446
2005 35 #3,017
2004 38 #2,785
2003 31 #3,110
2002 30 #3,085
2001 35 #2,735
2000 32 #2,858
1995 52 #1,734
1990 48 #1,698
1985 46 #1,480
1980 68 #1,102
1975 71 #981
1970 39 #1,348
1965 19 #1,852
1960 33 #1,397
1955 22 #1,678
1950 19 #1,741
1945 12 #2,121
1940 19 #1,623
1935 23 #1,450
1930 20 #1,688
1925 20 #1,795
1920 9 #3,185
1915 9 #2,810
1910
1905
1900
1895
1890
1885
1880

Famous people named Tito

  1. Tito Vilanova Coach · 1968–2014
  2. Tito Gobbi Singer · 1913–1984
  3. Tito Puente Musician · 1923–2000
  4. Tito Schipa Singer · 1889–1965
  5. Tito Okello Politician · 1914–1996

Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Tito mean?

From Romance Tito (Spanish Tito, Portuguese Tito, Italian Tito); from Latin Titus,

How popular is the name Tito in 2025?

Tito ranked #4,239 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 25 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Tito?

3,376 babies have been named Tito in the United States since 1909, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Tito most popular?

Tito peaked in 1974, when 99 newborns received the name.

Is Tito a boy or girl name?

Tito is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Tito rising or falling?

Tito has been roughly stable over the past decade.

Who are famous people named Tito?

Well-known people named Tito include Tito Vilanova (coach), Tito Gobbi (singer), Tito Puente (musician).

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