Declining since 1985, #4,139 for boys today.
Popularity of Tito since 1909
Babies named Tito per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 67 |
| 1920s | 120 |
| 1930s | 172 |
| 1940s | 162 |
| 1950s | 236 |
| 1960s | 305 |
| 1970s | 664 |
| 1980s | 485 |
| 1990s | 412 |
| 2000s | 359 |
| 2010s | 262 |
| 2020s | 127 |
Meaning & origin
Tito is a short, spirited name that functions as a standalone given name, most often traced as a diminutive of Titus or other longer names. In U.S. records, the name first appeared in 1909, reached its peak popularity in 1974, and has since declined in use, particularly after 1985. Despite its relatively low current rank of 4139 in 2025, Tito retains a lively, international feel. It is used across Latin, Spanish, and Italian contexts, though its exact meaning remains uncertain. The name has not appeared in any top state rankings, reflecting its scattered usage.
Tito is most commonly a short form of names like Titus in Latin or variations in Spanish and Italian. It has been used as an independent given name, particularly in Spanish- and Italian-speaking cultures. The name gained international recognition through Yugoslav leader Josip Broz Tito, though that was a pseudonym.
“Tito” around the world
Where Tito lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Sibling names for Tito
Names that share Tito's style, for a brother or sister.
